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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Operation Hotel California: The Clandestine War Inside Iraq
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Operation Hotel California: The Clandestine War Inside Iraq

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.691164
Object Type Book
Date 2009
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 7/8 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 9 1/4 in (2.2 cm x 15.9 cm x 23.5 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionHardcover book with a cover containing a distressed flag of Iraq as the background with three men in a photo-negative-style at the bottom.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: [author's signature] Inscribed on end page: PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE AND WELL, SIR. AND THANK GOD YOU WON! ALL THE BEST AND ONWARD, LONG life & blue skies, [author's signature]
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 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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