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Black is the Earth
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Black is the Earth
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Black is the Earth

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06242011-10-3
Object Type CD
Composer (1959)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium plastic, ink
DimensionsOverall Diam 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm )
 Overall (Case) H 3/8 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 4 7/8 in (1 cm x 14 cm x 12.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA CD with a cover that depicts a dark scene in the woods with illuminated branches
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's visit to Ireland on May 23, 2011. The gifter is the County Manager for Offaly, an area President Obama visited during his trip due to his great-great-great grandfather, Falmouth Kearney, immigrating from Moneygall, a village in the county.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle 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 and Museum. The Obama Presidential Library and Museum 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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