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BARACK H. OBAMA
(b. 1961) The 44th and current President of the United States, and the first African American to hold the office. Rare pre-presidential A.L.S. "Barack Obama", 1p. 4to. on yellow legal paper, [Chicago, 2006], to a student whom he met while visiting the young man's mother at her place of work. In full: "Dear Isaac - It was very nice to meet you. You seem like a very intelligent young man, so I am sure you will achieve great things as long as you work hard and apply yourself in school. So good luck - and keep those grades up! Best wishes, Barack Obama". Fine condition. With a letter of provenance from the student.

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December 9, 2011 11:00 AM EST
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