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A Destiny for Africa: The Future of a Continent
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A Destiny for Africa: The Future of a Continent

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.704560.2
Object Type Book
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 3/4 in x W 6 in x D 9 1/4 in (1.9 cm x 15.2 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPaperback book. Cover contains an image depicting the author.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: To President Obama President of the United States of America With my best wishes L'Aguila, Italy, G8 July 10th 2009 [author’s signature]
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2009 G8 Summit in L'Aquila, Italy.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (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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