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In Defense Of Our Neighbors: The Walt and Milly Woodward Story
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
In Defense Of Our Neighbors: The Walt and Milly Woodward Story
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

In Defense Of Our Neighbors: The Walt and Milly Woodward Story

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.690567
Object Type Book
Gifter
Author (American)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2008
Medium paper (printer, cardboard), ink
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/4 in x W 8 3/4 in x D 3/4 in (26 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.9 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionHardcover book with dust jacket consisting of two black-and-white photographs separated at the middle by a black box containing title and author information in gold. The top photograph depicts a man typing a message into a telegraph and the bottom photograph depicts a group of Japanese Americans crossing a bridge holding suitcases and other belongings.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on title page: Dear President Obama, You fill our hearts with hope! Thank you for Guantanamo. Nidoto nai yoni - let it not happen again. From the Bainbridge Island Japanese American community and Mary Woodward.
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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