{"product_id":"parker-insignia-ballpoint-pen-1997-53rd-presidential-inauguration","title":"Parker Insignia Ballpoint Pen - 1997 53rd Presidential Inauguration","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Parker Insignia Ballpoint Pen - 1997 53rd Presidential Inauguration connects one of Parker's most precise modern designs with a defining American civic event. Finished in glossy black with gold-plated appointments, the barrel carries Bill Clinton's signature and commemorative wording for the 53rd Presidential Inauguration, held on January 20, 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Presidential Commemorative\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBill Clinton's second inauguration marked the final presidential inauguration of the twentieth century. Parker's Insignia was an especially fitting platform for the commemorative pen: slim, formal, and closely associated with professional and ceremonial use. Clinton had also selected a black lacquer Parker Insignia ballpoint when signing the Family and Medical Leave Act in 1993, giving the model an established connection to his presidency beyond the souvenir market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gold inscription transforms the pen from a standard black lacquer Insignia into a document of its moment. Rather than relying on elaborate ornament, the design preserves the disciplined form of the original pen and lets the presidential signature and inauguration wording carry the historical significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDesign and Writing Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 1991 and designed by Geoff Hollington, the Insignia was conceived as a slim premium writing instrument with tightly controlled proportions. The elongated Parker arrow clip reinforces the vertical line of the barrel, while the polished black surface provides a formal background for the gold-plated trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe twist-action mechanism extends the ballpoint tip without disrupting the clean crown. It accepts Parker-style ballpoint refills, allowing the pen to remain practical for regular writing while preserving its commemorative character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Ballpoint Pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Parker Insignia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommemoration: 1997 53rd Presidential Inauguration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Black lacquer with gold-plated trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Bill Clinton signature and inauguration inscription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanism: Twist-action ballpoint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefill Type: Parker-style ballpoint refill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Color: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Parker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54452865466643,"sku":"PK-IN-1997","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/Parker-Insignia-Ballpoint-Pen-1997-53rd-Presidential-Inauguration-leaning.jpg?v=1784643020","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.com\/products\/parker-insignia-ballpoint-pen-1997-53rd-presidential-inauguration","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}