The Spirit of Mahatma Gandhi
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.096378
Object Type
CD
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
plastic, paper, ink
DimensionsDisc Diam 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm )
Storage H 1/8 in x W 5 1/8 in x D 5 in (0.3 cm x 13 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionHomemade CD with the the title in black text over the flag of India. Includes a radio broadcast recording of Dr. Martin Luther King in India from March 9, 1959.Storage H 1/8 in x W 5 1/8 in x D 5 in (0.3 cm x 13 cm x 12.7 cm )
Historical NoteReceived in September 2014 from Prime Minister of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi, during an official foreign state visit to the White House.
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 66540607)
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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