Video of Sit Room on West Wing Week (22-51429-F)
The materials in FOIA 22-51429-F are a selective, not necessarily all-inclusive, body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.
FOIA 22-51429-F requested raw and unreleased footage from the July 17, 2015 West Wing Week episode, specifically from time codes :06 - :09, 2:09 – 2:40, and 3:27 – 3:59.
This FOIA primarily contains footage shot by the White House videographer and the White House Communications Agency of President Obama announcing the Iran Nuclear Deal and the New York Times Interview between Tom Friedman and President Obama, both from July 14, 2015; and President Obama’s press conference on the Iran Nuclear Deal from July 15, 2015.
50 video clips
- Videos
The materials in FOIA 22-51429-F F are a systematic body of documents responsive to the topic of the FOIA. Researchers should consult an archivist about related materials.
Documents responsive to this FOIA were found in these collection areas – White House Communications Agency.
White House Communications Agency records are processed at the folder/videotape level. While this method maintains folder/videotape integrity, it frequently results in the incidental processing of videotapes that are not wholly responsive to the subject area.
The following is a list of documents, folders, and electronic search results lists (SRLs) that were processed in response to FOIA 22-51429-F:
Audiovisual Records
Communications Agency, White House (WHCA)
Obama Administration Material
Tape 2475 WWW V23 E13 - contains 11 clips, of which 10 are released in full and 1 is withheld in full.
Tape 2476 WWW V23 E13 - contains 30 clips, all of which are released in full.
President Obama New York Times Interview with Tom Friedman July 14, 2015.
President Obama Holds a Press Conference on the Nuclear Deal with Iran July 15, 2015.
Master Control
Tape 6719 The President Announces a Historic Nuclear Deal - contains 1 clip which is released in full.
Tape 6721 The President Announces a Historic Nuclear Deal - contains 1 clip which is released in full.
Tape 6723 The President Announces a Historic Nuclear Deal - contains 1 clip which is released in full.
Tape 6724 The President Announces a Historic Nuclear Deal - contains 1 clip which is released in full.
White House Television
Tape 6570 The President Announces a Historic Nuclear Deal - contains 5 clips, all of which are released in full.
Collection is open to all researchers. Access to Barack Obama Presidential Records is governed by the Presidential Records Act (PRA) (44 USC 2201) and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 USC 552, as amended) and therefore records may be restricted in whole or in part in accordance with legal exemptions.
Audiovisual records in this collection were prepared by officials of the United States government as part of their official duties are in the public domain. Researchers are advised to consult the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, USC) which governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.
Official records of Barack Obama’s presidency are housed at the Barack Obama Presidential Library and administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the provisions of the Presidential Records Act (PRA).
Staff Archivists, 2023. Previously restricted materials are added as they are released.