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In Peace and War: A History of the US Merchant Marine Academy at King's Point
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
In Peace and War: A History of the US Merchant Marine Academy at King's Point
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

In Peace and War: A History of the US Merchant Marine Academy at King's Point

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685646.1
Object Type Book
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2008
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/2 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 9 1/2 in (3.8 cm x 16.5 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionHardcover book with white cover containing three photographs. The top photograph depicts the campus at the US Merchant Marine Academy. The bottom left picture depicts men in uniform underneath a large American flag. The bottom right picture depicts a loaded cargo ship.
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 Status(not entered)
In Collection(s)
Not on view
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