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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Srimad Bhagavad Gita
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Srimad Bhagavad Gita

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.096379
Object Type Text, Religious
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Gifter
Date 2007
Medium paper, ink, metal, textile, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/8 in x W 3 1/8 in x D 4 1/4 in (2.9 cm x 7.9 cm x 10.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSmall copy of Srimad Bhagavad Gita. The cover is red with silver decoratively engraved plates on the front and back cover. The text on the front cover is printed with gold ink.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official working visit to the White House by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Indian in September 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
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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