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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium of the Holy Father Francis To The Bishops, Clergy, Consecrated Persons And The Lay Faithful On The Proclamation Of The Gospel In Today's World
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium of the Holy Father Francis To The Bishops, Clergy, Consecrated Persons And The Lay Faithful On The Proclamation Of The Gospel In Today's World

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.081565
Object Type Book
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Author (Argentinian, 1936 - 2025)
Date 2013
Medium paper, ink, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 5 3/8 in x D 9 1/4 in (1.9 cm x 13.7 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionHardcover book with a cover that is red with a gold embossed seal of the Vatican on front. Red ribbon in book.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official visit to Vatican City by President Barack Obama on March 27, 2014.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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