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Hibiscus: The Journey of a Korean Man through the Rise of His Country
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Hibiscus: The Journey of a Korean Man through the Rise of His Country
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Hibiscus: The Journey of a Korean Man through the Rise of His Country

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.763542.1-2
Object Type Biography
Gifter
Author (South Korean)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium paper, ink, textile
DimensionsOverall H 7/8 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 8 1/2 in (2.2 cm x 15.9 cm x 21.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo hardcover autobiographies with cover that depicts a black and white image of the author/subject sitting in a chair looking at the camera.
Historical NoteReceived during the G20 Summit in Seoul, South Korea from November 11, 2010 to November 12, 2010 from a former UN Ambassador.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Office of the President and maintained there until their 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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