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A Good and Wise Measure
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
A Good and Wise Measure
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

A Good and Wise Measure

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.708920
Object Type Book
Gifter
Author (1938)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, textile
DimensionsOverall H 1 7/8 in x W 6 in x D 9 3/8 in (4.8 cm x 15.2 cm x 23.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionHardcover book with navy blue cover and metallic gold debossed text.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on end page: Barack Accept this gift as a testament to our enduring cross-border friendship s’il vous plait! [gifter’s signature] 2009
InscribedInscribed on end page: Barack
Accept this gift as a
testament to our enduring
cross-border friendship
s’il vous plait!
[gifter’s signature]
2009
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada in September 2009.
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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