In a previous post I detailed the 1989 George HW Bush Inaugural AAA Mini Maglite that I have. I also made reference to 2001 and 2005 AA Mini Maglites being produced for the inauguration of George W. Bush. I was finally able to pick up a 2001 George W. Bush inaugural AA Mini Maglite. These lights have an almost identical logo on the head of the light with the presidential seal and inauguration date. This light however has additional screen printing on the body of the light and lacks the typical knurled grip of the Mini Maglite. This was done so that the screen printing would be more easily readable on the smaller light. I've also heard they were done in red as a nod to the official color of the republican party when declaring election results.
Like the AAA light before it 40,000 of these were also produced for the inauguration and distributed to attendees. This one came in a period correct standard Mini Maglite display box without any special literature so I'm not sure if that was the correct package for this or if like the AAA inaugural Mini Maglites it had a special package and insert.
These were only produced for George HW Bush and George W Bush as discussed earlier because Tony Maglica is a republican supporter. The 2005 version looks similar except it is anodized blue. No light was produced for President Trump's inauguration in 2017 and it's doubtful any future ones will be produced. Tony was a big drive in producing and distributing these and since he is much older now I doubt he will produce them for future presidents. Anyway, enjoy the pics, I've also shown it with my 1989 Inaugural Mini Maglite so you can see the similarities.
As always I'm looking to buy Vari-Beams and Vintage/Rare Mags. Please let me know if you have any, top dollar paid.
I have a 54th Presidential Inaugural Red mini maglite. Are you looking for one?
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