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My Life, My Destiny, My Mission: Al-Islam in America, and Al-Islam Worldwide After 9-11
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
My Life, My Destiny, My Mission: Al-Islam in America, and Al-Islam Worldwide After 9-11
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

My Life, My Destiny, My Mission: Al-Islam in America, and Al-Islam Worldwide After 9-11

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.686033
Object Type Book
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2008
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x W 5 7/8 in x D 8 7/8 in (0.6 cm x 14.9 cm x 22.5 cm )

Physical Description
Physical DescriptionPaperback book with white cover featuring a color photograph of a Black man in a Marine uniform. Text is black with a black border around the edges.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: To: President Elect Barack Obama Thanks, for winning the election Nov 4th - 2008. You are best man for job, right now in history of our nation. May Almighty God always bless you, [author's signature] 12-18-2008
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama 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
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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