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Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews In World War II
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews In World War II
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Besa: Muslims Who Saved Jews In World War II

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.118651
Object Type Book
Author (1932-2019)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2008
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7/8 in x W 11 1/2 in x D 11 3/8 in (2.2 cm x 29.2 cm x 28.9 cm )

Physical DescriptionHardcover book with red dust jacket. The title and author's name printed in white text, and a black and white image of two hands holding a photograph of a woman holding a child.
Historical NoteReceived from Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama during a meeting with Vice President Joseph Biden at the White House on April 14, 2016 that President Barack Obama joined.
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
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