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Dear Earth
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Dear Earth
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Dear Earth

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06292012-8-1
Object Type CD
Gifter
Composer (Japanese,1959)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium plastic, ink, paper, adhesive
DimensionsOverall (Compact Disc) Diam 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm )
 Overall H 5/8 in x W 5 1/2 in x D 4 7/8 in (1.6 cm x 14 cm x 12.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionA CD with a cover that depicts a man, the artist, standing in front of a blue background. Cover paper is signed in gold ink by the artist. CD has a piece of paper adhered to the obverse that depicts an image of the Earth.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to 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 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 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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