Banner

Object number2012.60.22

Date2009

Mediumvinyl

Credit LineHeinz History Center Collection

DescriptionRectangular vinyl banner. Background of banner is a photographic image of green leaves among a blueish background. Below is an illustrated picture of the city of Pittsburgh with the year printed below it in white font. Welcome message is printed in larger white font below - in the center. An illustrated image of half of a globe peering over the bottom edge is found on bottom. Reverse side is the same. Hanging pockets on top and bottom edges, with one brass gommet in each corner.Dimensions60 x 35.625 in. (152.4 x 90.5 cm)
InscriptionsBoth sides have the following:
Below illustrated picture of the city of Pittsburgh is "2009" in white font.
"Pittsburgh / Welcomes / the World!" is printed in larger white font below - in the center.
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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