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The Way of the Ship: America's Maritime History Reenvisioned, 1600-2000
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
The Way of the Ship: America's Maritime History Reenvisioned, 1600-2000
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

The Way of the Ship: America's Maritime History Reenvisioned, 1600-2000

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685646.2
Object Type Book
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Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
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Author
Date 2008
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 5/8 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 9 1/2 in (4.1 cm x 16.5 cm x 24.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionHardcover book with a navy blue bar separating two images on the cover. The left image contains a painted depiction of a sailing ship while the right image is a photograph depicting a modern battleship.
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)
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