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Vets Under Siege: How America Deceives and Dishonors Those Who Fight Our Battles
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Vets Under Siege: How America Deceives and Dishonors Those Who Fight Our Battles
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Vets Under Siege: How America Deceives and Dishonors Those Who Fight Our Battles

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.691751
Object Type Book
Author (American, 1942)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2008
Medium paper, ink, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1 in x W 6 3/8 in x D 9 1/2 in (2.5 cm x 16.2 cm x 24.1 cm )

Physical DescriptionHardcover book with a cover containing a Purple Heart medal that is worn and broken sitting atop a newspaper that contains the title and author's name.
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
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