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My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington, D.C.
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington, D.C.
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

My Senator and Me: A Dog's-Eye View of Washington, D.C.

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.706614.1
Object Type Book
Author (1932 - 2009)
Gifter
Inscriber (1932 - 2009)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Inscriber (1954)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Illustrator
Date 2006
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x W 9 3/8 in x D 12 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 23.8 cm x 31.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionHardcover picture book with an illustrated front cover depicting Senator Edward M. Kennedy and his dog Splash in front of the U.S. Capitol Building. The text is printed in reflective dark red, blue, and yellow and there is a blue border. The book is personally inscribed by Senator Kennedy and Vicki Kennedy.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on end page: To Malia, Sasha and Bo, We hope you enjoy this story about another Portuguese Water Dog in Washington. With warm best wishes [Ted Kennedy signature] [Vicki Kennedy signature] and the author [stamped dog paw print] Splash Kennedy Sunny and Cappy say woof woof too! April 14, 2009
Historical NoteBo Obama, a Portuguese Water Dog, joined the Obama family on April 14, 2009. The First Family received Bo as gift from Senator Ted Kennedy and his wife Vicki.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to Malia and Sasha 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 Details
National 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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