Reza War + Peace: A Photographer's Journey
Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.697006.1
Object Type
Book
Gifter
National Geographic Society
Photographer
Reza Deghati
(Iranian-French, 1952)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2008
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/4 in x W 11 3/8 in x D 14 3/8 in (3.2 cm x 28.9 cm x 36.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionPhysical DescriptionHardcover coffee table book with a cover depicting an out of focus red tinted photograph of a woman's face.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on end page: Mr President
Barack Hussein OBAMA.
"All the darkness of the
world cannot extinguish
the light of a small
candle"
You are the light
for humanity...
[author's signature]
WASHINGTON
14 APRIL 09
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack 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 DetailsNational Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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