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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
L'Italia Unita: 150 anniversario Unita d'Italia
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

L'Italia Unita: 150 anniversario Unita d'Italia

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.07222011-82-1
Object Type Book
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Gifter
Date 2011
Medium paper, ink, leather, adhesive, metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 5/8 in x W 12 1/4 in x D 13 3/8 in (6.7 cm x 31.1 cm x 34 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLeather bound hardcover book about the history of modern Italy from the unification of Italy in 1871 until 2011 and the 150th anniversary of Italian unification. Cover has gold debossed detailing with a crest at the top and an inset plaque with three Italian flags at the bottom.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on end page: A S.E. il Signor Barack H. Obama Presidente degli Stati Uniti d'America.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the anniversary of the unification of Italy, for which President Obama issued a Presidential Proclamation on March 16, 2011 commemorating the anniversary and called President Giorgio Napolitano of Italy to congratulate him on the historic milestone.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
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Related Links
The Presidential Proclamation issued on March 16, 2011 to commemorate the anniversary of Italian unification can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "Presidential Proclamation--150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy"