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Banner

Object number2012.60.21

Date2009

Mediumvinyl

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionRectangular vinyl banner with metal grommets in corners. Background is a photo image of green leaves amongst a blueish background. Below the leaves image is the word "welcome" in numerous languages. At the bottom is the name of the event. Both sides are similar, but with different languages represented. Hanging pockets on top and bottom edges, with two brass gommets in each corner.Dimensions60 x 35.625 in. (152.4 x 90.5 cm)
InscriptionsFrom top:
"Welcome!" with an illustrated image of the earth as the "o" in the word.
Underneath is the word "welcome" in numerous different languages including "Selamat / datang", "Bem-vindos", "WELKOM", "Bienvenidos", "Benvenuti", Arabic text, and Korean(?) or Japanese(?) text.
At bottom is "THE PITTSBURGH SUMMITT 2009" printed in blue and silver; the "I" in Pittsburgh is dotted with a hyocycloid.
Reverse side is the same as above with a few more languages that say "Welcome".
Historical NotesBanner from 2009 G20 Pittsburgh Summit. Nation leaders came to Pittsburgh for the September 24-25, 2009 summit to discuss financial markets and the world economy. The banners welcomed participants to Pittsburgh. Originally President Obama planned to hold the Summit in New York City, but when that did not work out, Pittsburgh was chosen as the host city. Pittsburgh represented an urban community that had recovered from a major economic downturn by transitioning its economy to new industries and the technology sector. The G20 showcased Pittsburgh’s achievements on an international stage.

Related person Barack Hussein Obama

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