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La Terre Racontée Aux Enfants
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
La Terre Racontée Aux Enfants
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

La Terre Racontée Aux Enfants

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.701271.35-36
Object Type Book
Author (French, 1946)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Date 2005
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x W 10 1/8 in x D 12 1/8 in (0.6 cm x 25.7 cm x 30.8 cm )

Physical DescriptionTwo hardcover books with cover containing a photograph depicting a desert scene featuring a line of camels and two people walking behind them.
Historical NoteReceived by mail from First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy of France in July 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to Malia and Sasha Obama during the Obama Administration. They were received through the Executive 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
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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