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The Return: An Authorized Biographical Rendition of the Life, Times and Thoughts of His Majesty Al Sultan Almu'tasimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah the Fifth and Fourteenth King of Malaysia
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Return: An Authorized Biographical Rendition of the Life, Times and Thoughts of His Majesty Al Sultan Almu'tasimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah the Fifth and Fourteenth King of Malaysia
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Return: An Authorized Biographical Rendition of the Life, Times and Thoughts of His Majesty Al Sultan Almu'tasimu Billahi Muhibbuddin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah the Fifth and Fourteenth King of Malaysia

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.091231
Object Type Book
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2012
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x W 9 3/4 in x D 11 1/4 in (1.9 cm x 24.8 cm x 28.6 cm )

Physical DescriptionA hardcover book about the King of Malaysia. The cover is yellow and has two images depicting Sultan Abdul Halim. The image of the Sultan on the right is holding a sword, while the image on the left is holding a finger to his lips.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Malaysia in April 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library 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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