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Unfortunately, It was Paradise: Selected Poems
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Unfortunately, It was Paradise: Selected Poems
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Unfortunately, It was Paradise: Selected Poems

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.694046.4
Object Type Book
Author (Palestinian, 1941 - 2008)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date ca. 2003
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 5/8 in x W 6 in x L 8 in (1.6 cm x 15.2 cm x 20.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionPaperback book with cover consisting of a painted photograph depicting the rooftops of a middle eastern city.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official visit to the White House by Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on May 28, 2009.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive 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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