Skip to main content
Freedom Child of the Sea
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Freedom Child of the Sea
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Freedom Child of the Sea

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.704943.1
Object Type Book
Author (Grenadian-Canadian)
Gifter
Illustrator (Russian, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Date 1995
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall H 1/4 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 10 3/4 in (0.6 cm x 21.6 cm x 27.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionHardcover book by Richardo Keens-Douglas and Julia Gukova. The cover depicts an old-fashioned sailing ship at sea. The cargo of the ship is a large net with the faces of many people visible inside of it.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha 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 66540607)
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.
In Collection(s)
Related Event(s)
    Not on view
    Related Links