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Miracles at Lighthouse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Miracles at Lighthouse
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Miracles at Lighthouse

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.687015.1
Object Type Book
Author (Singaporean)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Date ca. 2009
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 8 1/4 in x W 5 7/8 in x D 3/8 in (21 cm x 14.9 cm x 1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA paperback book with a cover depicting an evening sky with an building in the lower right corner. There is a cross on the corner of the building. In the top right corner is the name "Rony" in calligraphy with a dove next to it.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on end page: January 7, 2009 Hi Malia! Greetings from my little country of Singapore! Praise God the media people think you and Sasha are two intelligent girls - like your mum and dad. That's great!! Both of you must be getting very excited by the day that your dad is going to be inaugurated as President Obama very soon. He is undoubtedly God's answer to the prayers of many Americans and me for a wise, able, caring, and visionary leading for America. Hallelujah! So you have more to thank God as he is your father too. God has also blessed you with a very devoted, loving, intelligent and accomplished mother. You will also agree with me that your God-blessed granny Mrs Marian Robinson is superb! Praise God!! Your dad's great inspiration has been the self-educated, Bible-memorising Abraham lincoln, America's great president. He's a most appropriate role model your dad has wisely chosen!! How about you? Why not make your dad (and mum) your role models in life? I'm sure you already do! (LOL!!) Then I can also pray for you too that God can mould you into becoming America's first woman, Black President one day! That will be a double whammy!* That's why this book I'm giving you, "Miracles at Lighthouse", can inspire you to trust God for your greatness. Pastor Rony Tan, a convert from Taoism, compiled these true stories to inspire people to trust God for the miracles in in their lives. He's a Singapore pastor mightily used by God to bestow His great love to His people and to the lost souls. Sincerely, [gifter's signature] (Singapore) Inscribed on title page: * "I can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens/enables me," Paul says. (Philippians 4:13)
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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