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This letter from the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (J. Dennis Hastert, 2003) accompanied the flag flown over the U.S. Capitol after the deaths of seven astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. The Speaker presented the flag to the Museum to commemorate their courage as explorers. The presentation folder is embossed with the seal of the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type MEMORABILIA-Events Dimensions 3-D: 28.9 × 22.9 × 1.3cm (11 3/8 × 9 × 1/2 in.)
Storage: 34.3 × 27.9 × 3.8cm (13 1/2 × 11 × 1 1/2 in.)
 Materials Leather
Paint
Paper
Ink
Synthetic Fabric
 Inventory Number A20030182001 Credit Line Gift of the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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