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Freedom Child of the Sea
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Freedom Child of the Sea
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Freedom Child of the Sea

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.685242
Object Type Book
Author (Grenadian-Canadian)
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Illustrator (Russian, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 1996
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x W 8 1/4 in x D 10 1/2 in (0.3 cm x 21 cm x 26.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA paperback picture book with illustrated cover depicting an old-fashioned sailing ship at sea. The cargo of the ship is a large net with the faces of many people visible inside of it.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on end page: [Shamrock sticker] To the Obama Children! I hope this book finds its way to your family. We are visiting our son in Chicago for Christmas with hopes of dropping it off. This is a beautiful story that touched me because of the "hope" your dad and mother have shared with all of us "by the fairness" of the election. Maybe now the little boy and his mother can come out of the sea! Our best wishes - the Di Masi family. 12-25-08 Omaha, NE.
InscribedInscribed on end page: [Shamrock sticker] To the Obama Children! I hope this book finds its way to your family. We are visiting our son in Chicago for Christmas with hopes of dropping it off. This is a beautiful story that touched me because of the "hope" your dad and mother have shared with all of us "by the fairness" of the election. Maybe now the little boy and his mother can come out of the sea! Our best wishes - the Di Masi family. 12-25-08 Omaha, NE.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to the First Family 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)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The 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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