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The Miracle of Father Kapaun: Priest, Soldier, and Korean War Hero
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Miracle of Father Kapaun: Priest, Soldier, and Korean War Hero
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Miracle of Father Kapaun: Priest, Soldier, and Korean War Hero

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.06042013-85-1
Object Type Book
Author (Bel Aire, KS)
Gifter
Gifter
Author (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2013
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 5 5/8 in x D 8 1/4 in (1.9 cm x 14.3 cm x 21 cm )
Physical DescriptionHardcover book. The top half of the front cover depicts a man in white robes with a soldier kneeling in prayer in front of him. Behind him is a Jeep. The bottom half depicts two soldiers helping a wounded soldier with another soldier in the background. The two photographs are divided by the book title in large yellow font.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of Chaplain (Captain) Emil J. Kapaun, U.S. Army, posthumously receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor on April 11, 2013.
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 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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