Raul Castro: A Man In Revolution
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.117531.1-2
Object Type
Book
Gifter
President Raúl Castro Ruz
Author
Nikolai Leonov
(Russian, 1928 - 2022)
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Date
2015
Medium
paper, ink, adhesive, textile
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 1/2 in x W 6 3/8 in x D 9 1/4 in (3.8 cm x 16.2 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionTwo hardcover books with covers depicting a photograph of Raul Castro, the subject of the book, in military uniform and resting his head on his hand.Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of President Barack Obama's official state visit to Cuba in March, 2016.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThese items were gifts from a foreign official to President Barack 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
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