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This document is scheduled to be published in theFederal Register on 11/12/2014 and available online at http://federalregister.gov/a/2014-26782, and on FDsys.gov
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
[Public Notice: 8944]
Office of the Chief of Protocol; Gifts to Federal Employees from Foreign Government
Sources Reported to Employing Agencies in Calendar Year 2013
The Department of State submits the following comprehensive listing of the statements
which, as required by law, Federal employees filed with their employing agencies during
calendar year 2013 concerning gifts received from foreign government sources. The compilation
includes reports of both tangible gifts and gifts of travel or travel expenses of more than minimal
value, as defined by statute. Also, included are gifts received in previous years including one
gift in 2003, one gift in 2007, one gift in 2008, nine gifts in 2009, eight gifts in 2010, nineteen
gifts in 2011, twenty gifts in 2012, and eight gifts with unknown dates. These latter gifts are
being reported in 2013 as the Office of the Chief of Protocol, Department of State, did not
receive the relevant information to include them in earlier reports.
Publication of this listing in the Federal Register is required by Section 7342(f) of Title 5,
United States Code, as added by Section 515(a)(1) of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act,
Fiscal Year 1978 (Pub. L. 95-105, August 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 865).
October 23, 2014
(Date) Patrick F. Kennedy Under Secretary for Management Department of State
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Agency: The White House - Executive Office of the President
[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the White House – Executive Office of the
President]
Name and title of person
accepting the gift on behalf
of the U.S. Government
Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government,
estimated value, and current disposition or location
Identity of foreign donor
and government
Circumstances justifying
acceptance
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Calligraphy art by Hoin Yamoda.
Calligraphy by Douzen Ueno
Rec’d – 10/22/2012
Est. Value - $920.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Takeo Akiba,
Minister of
Political
Affairs of the
Embassy of
Japan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
41” x 51” framed sketch of
President Obama on canvas in
monochrome by Praseart
Sriratchatchawan
Rec’d – 11/16/2012
Est. Value - $1,600.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Mr. Somnuk
Thanadechaku
l, Mayor of
Nonthaburi
Municipality,
the Kingdom
of Thailand
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Kutani porcelain Henko jar
depicting dogtooth violets and
a sparrow against a white
background by Toshito
Nakamura accompanied with
a dusting cloth
Rec’d –1/11/2013
His Excellency
Kenichiro
Sasae,
Ambassador
of Japan to
the United
States
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
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Est. Value - $765.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Book, title: “L'Italia Unita: 150
Anniversario Unita d'Italia”
with light brown leather
binding and slip case. Small
silver and blue picture frame
with red corners
Rec’d – 2/14/2013
Est. Value - $1,250.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Giorgio
Napolitano,
President of
the Italian
Republic
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Wakasa-nuri lacquered pen made
in Obama City, Japan, with
red and gold detail
Rec’d – 2/22/2013
Est. Value - $640.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
The Honorable
Koji
Matsuzaki,
Mayor of
Obama City
of Japan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Large silver platter engraved with
city scene and inscription.
Large woven rug in red,
white, green, and black
Rec’d –3/12/2013
Est. Value - $800.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
His Excellency
Ali Zeidan,
Prime
Minister of
Libya
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
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Administration
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Gold decorated round box with
inscribed lid, lined with red
velvet
Rec’d – 3/12/2013
Est. Value - $490.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Majesty
Sultan Haji
Hassanal
Bolkiah
Mu'izzaddin
Waddaulah
ibni Al-
Marhum
Sultan Haji
Omar ‘Ali
Saifuddien
Sa’adul
Khairi
Waddien,
Sultan and
Yang Di-
Pertuan of
Brunei
Darussalam
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Silver covered plate
commemorating the
International Day of Nowruz
Rec’d –3/16/2013
Est. Value - $425.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Dyusen
Kaseinov,
General
Secretary of
Turksoy
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
Crystal bowl with Saint Patrick's
Day 2013 inscription and
shamrock detail by Sean
His Excellency
Enda Kenny,
Taoiseach of
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
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President of
the United
States
Egan. Limited-edition book,
title: “On Canaan's Side” with
inscription, signed by the
author. Leather-bound book,
title: “Atlas Of The Great
Irish Famine” signed by the
donor. Framed poem, title:
“The Lakeisle of Innisfree”
Rec’d –3/18/2013
Est. Value - $1,807.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Ireland, and
Mrs.
Fionnuala
Kenny
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
0.04 square millimeters engraved
small chip with side-by-side
texts of the United States and
Israeli Declarations of
Independence affixed to a 1”
x 1” Jerusalem stone, all
contained in display box with
magnifying view piece
Rec’d – 3/20/2013
Est. Value - $2,700.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Adminsitration
His Excellency
Benjamin
Netanyahu,
Prime
Minister of
the State of
Israel, and
Mrs. Sara
Netanyahu
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
Painting of President Obama
juxtaposed with President
Lincoln with gold border.
Photo album of President
Obama's visit to the West
His Excellency
Mahmoud
Abbas,
President of
the
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
6
States Bank bound in green leather
with gold accents and emblem
of Palestinian Authority.
Photo of Palestinian-
American veterans marching
in parade in Chicago, Illinois.
Olive wood carved manger
scene
Rec’d –3/21/2013
Est. Value - $414.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration. Olive wood
handled pursuant to United
State Secret Service policy
Palestinian
Authority
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Clock depicting United States and
Israeli times and temperatures
with presentation plaque.
Framed Medal of Distinction
and framed certificate
honoring President Obama
Rec’d –3/22/2013
Est. Value - $835.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Shimon Peres,
President of
the State of
Israel
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
Woodcut statue of the angel
Gabriel and the Star of
Bethlehem
Rec’d – 3/25/2013
Est. Value - $1,380.00
Ms. Vera
Baboun,
Mayor of
Bethlehem
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
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States Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Two 8” x 5” multi-colored
porcelain Chinese temple
dogs
Rec’d – 3/26/2013
Est. Value - $450.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Adminstration
His Excellency
Wang Qishan,
Secretary of
the Central
Commission
for Discipline
Inspection of
the
Communist
Party of China
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Four traditional Senegalese outfits
in black, purple, white, and
beige. 14” bronze sculpture of
a horse with rider holding a
sword
Rec’d – 3/28/2013
Est. Value - $1,420.00
Disposition – Clothing at
National Archives and
Records Administration.
Sculpture retained for official
use only
His Excellency
Macky Sall,
President of
the Republic
of Senegal
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Brown upholstered chair with
footrest
Rec’d –4/1/2013
Est. Value - $4,000.00
Disposition – Retained for
official use only
His Excellency
Lee Hsien
Loong, Prime
Minister of
the Republic
of Singapore
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
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The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Large gold-inlaid jar in “Five
Oxen" design from a
historical Tang Dynasty
picture
Rec’d –4/12/2013
Est. Value - $1,800.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Cui Tiankai,
Ambassdor of
the People's
Republic of
China to the
United States
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Circular silver platter engraved
with major world cities and
global positioning coordinates
with distance from the State
of Qatar
Rec’d –4/23/2013
Est. Value - $6,500.00
Disposition – National
Achives and Records
Administration
His Highness
Sheikh
Hamad Bin
Khalifa Al
Thani, Amir
of the State of
Qatar
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Framed photograph of President
Obama and King Abdullah II,
signed by His Majesty.
Hardcover book, title: “Madi:
A Boundless Life.” 2012
limited-edition print of seated
man with plant by Hussein
Madi. Photo album of
President Obama's visit to the
Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan
Rec’d –5/2/2013
His Majesty
King
Abdullah II
ibn Al
Hussein, King
of the
Hashemite
Kingdom of
Jordan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
9
Est. Value - $1,535.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
26.5” x 34” neo-pop art style print
of the National Theater in San
Jose, Costa Rica by Carolina
Rodriguez
Rec’d –5/3/2013
Est. Value - $590.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Her Excellency
Laura
Chinchilla
Miranda,
President of
the Republic
of Costa Rica
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Glass sculpture of a woman
carrying a jug on wooden base
with gold etching
Rec’d – 5/3/2013
Est. Value - $490.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Mauricio
Funes,
President of
the Republic
of El Salvador
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
23” x 20” Turkish calligraphy
version of “Barak Huseyin
Obama” with tezhip border
and gold frame
Rec’d –5/15/2013
Est. Value - $1,200.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Recep Tayyip
Erdoğan,
Prime
Minister of
the Republic
of Turkey
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable 20” x 1” porcelain oval-shaped His Excellency Non-acceptance
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Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
vase with black monochrome
scene of mountains and trees
and square hollow wood
plinth
Rec’d –6/7/2013
Est. Value - $1,400.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Xi Jinping,
President of
the People's
Republic of
China
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Blue-striped upholstered ottoman
with storage compartments.
Dark brown carrying case
containing six glasses. 12
bottles of Pisco Brand
Rec’d –6/10/2013
Est. Value - $1,040.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration. Perishable
items handled pursuant to
United States Secret Service
policy
His Excellency
Ollanta
Moises
Humala
Tasso,
President of
the Republic
of Peru
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Six piece porcelain espresso cup
set with gold inside and silver
leaf pattern on outside
Rec’d –6/17/2013
Est. Value - $540.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Vladimir
Putin,
President of
the Russian
Federation
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable Framed photo of the G8 Leaders. The Right Non-acceptance
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Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Custom USB stick. Paperback
book, title: “My NI.” CD,
title: “Bestselling British
Songs.” Hardcover book, title:
“Scenic Ireland: The Province
of Ulster.” Two porcelain
cups with shamrocks. Wash
bag by Anya Hindmarch.
Mulberry tan travel bag with
monogram. Apothecary bath
products. Co Couture
chocolates. Bottle of whiskey
Rec’d –6/18/2013
Est. Value - $2,116.27
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration. Bath products
and perishable items handled
pursuant to United States
Service policy
Honorable
David
Cameron,
MP, Prime
Minister of
the United
Kingdom of
Great Britain
and Northern
Ireland
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Wooden chest carved with flower
and leaf design and brass
fittings containing 20 green
kente-style cloths with image
of President Obama, 19 black
hats with pins, 20 white
baseball caps with image of
President Obama, 21 blue
kente-style cloths with image
of President Obama, 18 navy
blue polo shirts, 10 white polo
His Excellency
Ali Mohamed
Shein,
President of
Zanzibar
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
12
shirts, a 56” x 80” blue plaid
cloth, and one blue cloth with
beaded decoration on round
beaded tray with bow
Rec’d –6/27/2013
Est. Value - $1,926.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Hand-crafted drum bordered by
colors of Senegalese flag tied
with black thread on a
wooden base
Rec’d – 6/27/2013
Est. Value - $950.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Chief Justice
Oumar Sakho,
First President
of the
Supreme
Court of the
Republic of
Senegal
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
4’ tall wooden statue of a woman
carrying a basket. Bronze
statue of Senegalese national
hero Lat Dior Ngone Latyr
Diop
Rec’d –6/27/2013
Est. Value - $1,205.00
Disposition –National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Macky Sall,
President of
the Republic
of Senegal
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
50” x 12” bronze statue of cheetah.
Four bottles of wine
Rec’d –6/28/2013
His Excellency
Jacob Zuma,
President of
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
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President of
the United
States
Est. Value - $1,288.03
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration. Perishable
items handled pursuant to
United States Secret Service
policy
the Republic
of South
Africa
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
11” x 7” full zebra skin mounted
on felt. 37” x 50” painting of
Maasai tribes-people.
Sculpture
Rec’d –7/1/2013
Est. Value - $4,000.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Jakaya
Kikwete,
President of
the United
Republic of
Tanzania
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
23” x 19” scale carved from cedar.
Copy of original letter sent by
Ho Chi Minh to President
Harry Truman in 1946
Rec’d –7/24/2013
Est. Value - $780.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Truong Tan
Sang,
President of
the Socialist
Republic of
Vietnam
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Gift basket of Godiva chocolates
Rec’d –8/4/2013
Est. Value - $2,484.00
Disposition – Perishable items
handled pursuant to United
States Secret Service policy
His Majesty
Mohammed
VI, King of
Morocco
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
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The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
8” silver-covered cast resin relief
plaque depicting Pericles’
Funeral Oration including
Greek quote from the oration
Rec’d –8/8/2013
Est. Value - $430.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Antonis
Samaras,
Prime
Minister of
the Hellenic
Republic
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
22” x 27” framed amber painting
of hut and larger structure in
background. Paperback book,
title: “Testimonios de La
Asuncion: Crecimiento y
desarrollo en sus 450 anos
1537-1987”
Rec’d – 8/15/2013
Est. Value - $505.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Horacio
Cartes,
President of
the Republic
of Paraguay
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
35” x 23.5” and 27” x 19” framed
photo collages of President
Obama and the First Lady
with the President and First
Lady of South Africa from
their visit to South Africa
Rec’d –8/26/2013
Est. Value - $580.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
His Excellency
Jacob Zuma,
President of
the Republic
of South
Africa
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
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Adminsitration
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
3” x 1” polished amber mounted
on wooden base. DVD, title:
“The Other Dream Team.”
Personalized basketball jersey
in green and yellow with flags
of Lithuania and the United
States on the front
Rec’d –9/3/2013
Est. Value - $439.98
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration.
Her Excellency
Dalia
Grybauskaitė,
President of
the Republic
of Lithuania
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
34” x 13” print of boats coming to
port in a busy harbor by Louis
Jean Deprez, depicting
Swedish battle fleet
Rec’d –9/4/2013
Est. Value - $480.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Majesty
King Carl
XVI Gustaf of
Sweden
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
20” x 19” tall porcelain rose plum
shape vase with lotus flower
design
Rec’d –9/6/2013
Est. Value - $3,200.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Xi Jinping,
President of
the People's
Republic of
China
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
16
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
30” x 30” print of Turkish
calligraphy in a circular
design with interweaving lines
and square shapes colored in
navy, orange, and teal, title:
“Fahrettin 2007”
Rec’d –9/22/2013
Est. Value - $690.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Abdullah Gül,
President of
the Republic
of Turkey
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
24” x 32” framed painting of a
beach scene in Mauritius,
title: “Sous un Mangier” by
Vaco. 21” x 17” framed
painting of Le Morne Brabant
mountain by Ragusa
Rec’d –10/1/2013
Est. Value - $835.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Navinchandra
Ramgoolam,
Prime
Minister of
Mauritius
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Olive green leather briefcase with
maroon pattern at top, floral
design, and three outside
zippers. iPad mini in blue
presentation box. International
power cord for iPad mini.
Black and silver pen with gold
symbol on top
Rec’d –10/12/2013
His Majesty
Sultan Haji
Hassanal
Bolkiah
Mu'izzaddin
Waddaulah
ibni Al-
Marhum
Sultan Haji
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
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Est. Value - $2,088.99
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Omar ‘Ali
Saifuddien
Sa’adul
Khairi
Waddien,
Sultan and
Yang Di-
Pertuan of
Brunei
Darussalam
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Three Aurora fountain pens in
black case, one green, one red,
and one white, each with 18K
gold nib with plaque of flags
of Italy and the European
Union. Book, title: “Bibenda.”
Case of wine with corkscrew
Rec’d –10/15/2013
Est. Value - $1,273.84
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration. Perishable
items and corkscrew handled
pursuant to United States
Secret Service policy
His Excellency
Enrico Letta,
President of
the Council of
Ministers of
the Italian
Republic
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
72” x 48” traditional Pakistani
carpet with cream and white
floral design
Rec’d –10/31/2013
Est. Value - $600.00
Disposition – National
His Excellency
Nawaz Sharif,
Prime
Minister of
the Islamic
Republic of
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
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Archives and Records
Administration
Pakistan
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
15” tall granite Hammurabi
Obelisk on wooden stand with
inlayed mother of pearl
Rec’d –10/31/2013
Est. Value - $900.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Nouri Al-
Maliki, Prime
Minister of
the Republic
of Iraq
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President
of the
United
States
57.5” x 61” framed acrylic
painting of President Obama
and the First Lady
Rec’d –11/20/2013
Est. Value - $3,100.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Her Excellency
Liu Yandong,
Vice Premier
of the People's
Republic of
China
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Poniard knife and gold sheath
covered in green and red
jewels. Visconti fountain pen
with Declaration of
Independence design,
magnifying glass, and mini
scroll in brown presentation
box
Rec’d –11/20/2013
Est. Value - $3,750.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Majesty
Mohammed
VI, King of
Morocco
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
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The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Large cream color storage trunk
with wooden ribs, leather
handles, and removable feet
containing various items
including a 6.5” diameter
polished sterling silver bowl,
8” x 10” silver picture frame,
and three hardcover books,
title: “Audubon's Birds of
America,” “Botanica
Magnifica,” and “San
Francisco Then”
Rec’d –11/20/2013
Est. Value - $2,262.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Majesty
Sultan Haji
Hassanal
Bolkiah
Mu'izzaddin
Waddaulah
ibni Al-
Marhum
Sultan Haji
Omar ‘Ali
Saifuddien
Sa’adul
Khairi
Waddien,
Sultan of
Yang Di-
Pertuan of
Brunei
Darussalam
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Walking stick with metal bird
topper made from Colombian
wood by Adriana Henricio
Rec’d –12/3/2013
Est. Value - $524.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Juan Manuel
Santos
Calderón,
President of
the Republic
of Colombia
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
Cufflinks with etched menorah
tablet
Rec’d – 12/3/2013
Est. Value - $485.00
His Excellency
Ron Dermer,
Ambassador
of the State of
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
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the United
States
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Israel to the
United States
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
Large Azerbaijani rug with
geometric designs of red,
blue, and white in leather
carrying bag
Rec’d –12/5/2013
Est. Value - $6,560.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Elin
Suleymanov,
Ambassador
of the
Republic of
Azerbaijan to
the United
States
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
17” circular quilted table mat in
yellow and white with three
circular floor sitting mats of
the same material and design
Rec’d –12/31/2013
Est. Value - $1,800.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Goodluck
Jonathan,
President of
the Federal
Republic of
Nigeria
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States
26” tall glass, amber-colored
sculpture depicting a falcon
perched on a branch looking
over its shoulder
Rec’d –12/31/2013
Est. Value - $10,408.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Mohamed Bin
Abdulla Al
Rumaihi,
Ambassador
of the State of
Qatar to the
United States
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable Two traditional male and female Mrs. Mintou Non-acceptance
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Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States, and
Mrs.
Michelle
Obama
Malian garments including a
white tunic and pants. Dark
wood figurine of woman's
silhouette carrying container
overhead
Rec’d – 4/22/2013
Est. Value - $520.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Doucoure
Traore, First
Lady of the
Republic of
Mali
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States, and
Mrs.
Michelle
Obama
Double-rolled scroll, title:
“Freedom of the City of Cape
Town” signed by President
Obama and the First Lady,
hand-inked on paper mounted
on hand carved protea wood
batons
Rec’d –6/30/2013
Est. Value - $2,055.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
The City of
Cape Town of
the Republic
of South
Africa
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States, and
Mrs.
Michelle
Obama
Three 9.5” porcelain plates with
Russian city scenes, one with
Peterhof Palace, one with an
equestrian statue, and one
with the Monument of the
Emperor Peter I and the
Konstantin Palace. White
porcelain tea set with two
half-circle cups and one tea
His Excellency
Vladimir
Putin,
President of
the Russian
Federation
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
22
pot with blue, red, black,
orange, and green stripes.
White porcelain tea set with
two tea cups, two large
coasters and a tea pot. DVD,
title: “Jewels” from the
Mariinsky Theatre Ballet
Rec’d –9/6/2013
Est. Value - $1,084.00
Disposition - National
Archives and Records
Administration
The Honorable
Barack
Obama,
President of
the United
States, and
Mrs.
Michelle
Obama
Black leather box displaying the
Kuwaiti emblem containing
black and gold Kuwaiti
clothing. Set of historical
Kuwaiti coins from 1780 to
present with display stand and
case. Leather card with
inscription
Rec’d –9/12/2013
Est. Value - $1,230.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Highness
Sheikh Sabah
Al-Ahmad
Al-Jaber Al-
Sabah, Amir
of the State of
Kuwait
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
Leila collection by Mouawad 18K
white gold flower shaped
jewelry set with yellow
sapphires and diamonds,
including a pair of earrings, a
ring, a necklace with 18-inch
Her Majesty
Queen
Pengiran
Anak Saleha
of Brunei
Darussalam
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
23
chain, and a magnifying glass.
Gold-plated rose in red
presentation box
Rec’d –3/12/2013
Est. Value - $71,468.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
Silver Seder plate with Hebrew
inscriptions
Rec’d –3/20/2013
Est. Value - $445.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Benjamin
Netanyahu,
Prime
Minister of
the State of
Israel, and
Mrs. Sara
Netanyahu
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
Set of 12 silver spoons, bearing
“lion passant” and leopard
head markings with flowers in
polished wood presentation
box
Rec’d –4/23/2013
Est. Value - $600.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Highness
Sheikh
Hamad Bin
Khalifa Al
Thani, Amir
of the State of
Qatar
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
Porcelain tableware set including
bowls, dishes, plates,
chopsticks, napkins, and
spoons. Book, title: “The Very
Her Excellency
Park Geun-
hye, President
of the
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
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Best of Korean Cooking”
Rec’d –5/7/2013
Est. Value - $375.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Republic of
Korea
U.S.
Government
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
31” x 39” framed lithograph
depicting two figures draped
in the American flag and the
Union Jack flag by artist Dean
Baer. Signed photo of His
Royal Highness in a leather
frame
Rec’d –5/9/2013
Est. Value - $1,330.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Royal
Highness
Prince Henry
Charles
Albert David
of Wales
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
Gold, flower-shaped brooch with
pearl flower bud
Rec’d –5/20/2013
Est. Value - $1,400.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
U Thein Sein,
President of
Burma
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
24” x 17” framed print of the
Brandenburg Gate by Joseph
Robers
Rec’d – 6/18/2013
Est. Value - $460.00
Disposition – National
Her Excellency
Dr. Angela
Merkel,
Chancellor of
the Federal
Republic of
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
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Archives and Records
Administration
Germany
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
Porcelain, hand-painted tea set
with two cups, two plates, one
platter, two small plates, and
one teapot. Multi-colored
beaded chicken basket. Multi-
colored necklace and earrings.
Two ornamental eggs, one
blotched, one striped. Two
mugs commemorating the
President and First Lady's trip
to the Republic of South
Africa
Rec’d –7/28/2013
Est. Value - $1,010.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Mrs. Tobeka
Zuma, First
Lady of the
Republic of
South Africa
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
Two 3” diameter gold-plated
candy dishes in a black box.
4” diameter candy dish by
Orrefors Crystal with Swedish
Royal insignia
Rec’d –9/4/2013
Est. Value - $610.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Her Majesty
Queen Silvia
Renate of
Sweden
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Embroidered handbag with multi-
colored aviary motif
His Excellency
Julio Ligorría,
Non-acceptance
would cause
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Lady of the
United States
Rec’d –9/12/2013
Est. Value - $580.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Ambassador
of the
Republic of
Guatemala to
the United
States
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
Matching necklace and earring set
made of blue topaz and pearls
Rec’d –9/24/2013
Est. Value - $940.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Mrs. Shiranthi
Rajapaksa,
First Lady of
the
Democratic
Socialist
Republic of
Sri Lanka
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
Drop earrings of silver and blue
crystal by Baccarat.
Hardcover book, title: “Nature
- Simple, Healthy and Good”
Rec’d – 9/24/2013
Est. Value - $435.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Ms. Valérie
Trierweiler,
First Lady of
the French
Republic
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
6” x 4” clutch purse with gold
outline and blue emerald cut
jewels by Elie Saab
Rec’d – 9/24/2013
Est. Value - $1,164.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Mrs. Wafaa
Suleiman,
First Lady of
the Lebanese
Republic
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
27
Mrs. Michelle
Obama, First
Lady of the
United States
Traditional Azerbaijani red head
scarf
Rec’d – 12/5/2013
Est. Value - $435.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Elin
Suleymanov,
Ambassador
of the
Republic of
Azerbaijan to
the United
States
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
First Family Four soccer jerseys of the Mexican
national team signed by the
team members and
personalized for the First
Family. Silver beaded bracelet
and ring in bow design. Silver
necklace and earrings with
heart design
Rec’d – 5/9/2013
Est. Value - $1,020.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Enrique Peña
Nieto and
Mrs. Angélica
Rivera de
Peña,
President and
First Lady of
the United
Mexican
States
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
First Family Book, title: “Dreams from My
Father” translated into
Hebrew and bound in leather
with inscription. Black leather
necklace with pendant
featuring a bird and rabbit by
Ilana Goor. Black bracelet
with silver bird charm and
clasp by Ilana Goor. Pink
His Excellency
Shimon Peres,
President of
the State of
Israel
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
28
bracelet with silver clasp by
Ilana Goor. Gold lapel pin in a
small black leather box.
Hardcover book, title: “Ilana
Goor: Hybrids” inscribed by
the artist. Paperback book,
title: “Ilana Goor.” Paperback
book, title: “Ilana Goor
Collection 2011”
Rec’d – 3/22/2013
Est. Value - $1,045.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
First Family Four scarves in a box set by Kuna,
separately made of 100%
Vicuna, Royal Alpaca,
Guanaco, and Royal Llama
yarn
Rec’d – 6/10/2013
Est. Value - $1,650.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Ollanta
Moises
Humala
Tasso,
President of
the Republic
of Peru
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
First Family Two traditional Senegalese outfits
for each member of the First
Family. Two traditional
handmade beaded necklaces,
one of beads only and the
other featuring medallions of
silver, gold, and copper. 18”
His Excellency
Macky Sall,
President of
the Republic
of Senegal
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
29
ebony wooden statue of
woman wearing a wrap. 9”
ebony wooden abstract statue
of two people embracing.
Assimil French language
workbook and audio exercises
contained in blue box. Black
and white painting of the First
Family on canvas
Rec’d – 6/27/2013
Est. Value - $2,598.90
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
First Family Hand-crafted drum bordered by
colors of Senegalese flag, tied
with black thread on a
wooden base
Rec’d – 6/27/2013
Est. Value - $400.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Youssou
N'Dour,
Minister-
Counselor to
the President
of the
Republic of
Senegal
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
First Family Two necklaces in 18K white gold
with diamond pendants in the
shape of Africa containing a
tanzanite stone in the middle.
Two sets of earrings with
matching necklace in 18K
white gold tear drop shape
containing diamonds and
His Excellency
Jakaya
Kikwete,
President of
the United
Republic of
Tanzania
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
30
tanzanite. Cuff links of 18K
gold with tanzanite. 39” x 52”
painting of the First Family
with Mount Kilimanjaro in the
background
Rec’d – 7/1/2013
Est. Value - $6,340.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
First Family Chess board made of silver tiles on
a piece of glass with silver
and bronze pieces in a beige
suede case
Rec’d – 9/24/2013
Est. Value - $430.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
His Excellency
Michel
Suleiman,
President of
Lebanese
Republic
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
First Family 22” x 17” x 9” large wood box
with intricate exterior
carvings containing two pairs
of traditional jeweled
Moroccan shoes. Two pendant
necklaces with Hand of
Fatima design of gold and
diamonds. Three Kaftan
dresses, one blue with gold
thread detail, one purple with
gold thread detail, and one
pink with silver thread detail
His Majesty
Mohammed
VI, King of
Morocco
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
31
each in a green leather case
Rec’d – 11/20/2013
Est. Value - $14,785.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
First Family
Children
Two beige shawls with pearl and
lace detail. Two Anatoli hand
mirrors with silverplate frame
Rec’d – 5/16/2013
Est. Value - $880.00
Disposition – National
Archives and Records
Administration
Mrs. Emine
Erdoğan, First
Lady of the
Republic of
Turkey
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
White House
Staff
Member
Tony
Blinken
8” x 4” x 2” red leather William &
Son clock in triangle shape
with silver detailing.
Hardcover book, title:
“Between Two Seas: A
Celebration of Modern
Bahrain”
Rec’d – 6/5/2013
Est. Value - $1,491.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
His Royal
Highness
Salman Bin
Hamad Al
Khalifa,
Crown Prince
of the
Kingdom of
Bahrain, First
Deputy Prime
Minister, and
Deputy
Supreme
Commander
of the Bahrain
Defense Force
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
White House Glass paperweight and silver pen, His Excellency Non-acceptance
32
Staff
Member
Karen
Donfried
each etched with “The
Parliament of Montenegro”
Rec’d – 11/18/2013
Est. Value - $500.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
Ranko
Krivokapic,
Spekaer of the
Parliament of
Montenegro
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
White House
Staff
Member
Thomas
Donilon
78” x 45” hand-woven Afghan rug
in beige, red, and green with
beige fringe
Rec’d – 1/10/2013
Est. Value - $400.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
His Excellency
Hamid
Karzai,
President of
the Islamic
Republic of
Afghanistan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
White House
Staff
Member
Jeffry Eggers
77” x 49” rug with floral pattern,
maroon border, and shades of
beige surrounding a maroon
center
Rec’d – 10/29/2013
Est. Value - $500.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
His Excellency
Nawaz Sharif,
Prime
Minister of
the Islamic
Republic of
Pakistan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
White House
Staff
Member
Ferial
Govashiri
Gold and black pen with flags of
the United States and Brunei
on the clip
Rec’d – 3/13/2013
Est. Value - $1,400.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
His Majesty
Sultan Haji
Hassanal
Bolkiah
Mu'izzaddin
Waddaulah
ibni Al-
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
33
Services Administration Marhum
Sultan Haji
Omar ‘Ali
Saifuddien
Sa’adul
Khairi
Waddien,
Sultan and
Yang Di-
Pertuan of
Brunei
Darussalam
White House
Staff
Member
John
Holdren
16 GB Xiaomi 2 mobile phone
Rec’d – 1/10/2013
Est. Value - $749.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
His Excellency
Wan Gang,
Minister of
Science and
Technology
of the People's
Republic of
China
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
White House
Staff
Member
Tracy Lawry
Gold and black pen with flags of
the United States and Brunei
on the clip
Rec’d – 3/13/2013
Est. Value - $1,400.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
His Majesty
Sultan Haji
Hassanal
Bolkiah
Mu'izzaddin
Waddaulah
ibni Al-
Marhum
Sultan Haji
Omar ‘Ali
Saifuddien
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
34
Sa’adul
Khairi
Waddien,
Sultan and
Yang Di-
Pertuan of
Brunei
Darussalam
White House
Staff
Member
Denis
McDonough
Framed oil painting, title: “Latifa’s
House” with presentation
plaque
Rec’d – 1/30/2013
Est. Value - $500.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
His Excellency
Shaikh
Khalifa Bin
Abdulla Al
Khalifa,
Secretary-
General of the
Supreme
Defense
Council of
Bahrain and
National
Security
Advisor to the
King of
Bahrain
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
White House
Staff
Member
Lisa Monaco
Silver plaque with the colors of
Yemen's flag in a blue velvet
box. Jewelry set made of
silver and red agate with
necklace, ring, bracelet and
earrings contained in white
presentation box
Mr. Ali Hassan
al-Ahmadi,
Chairman of
National
Security
Bureau of the
Republic of
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
35
Rec’d – 4/15/2013
Est. Value - $655.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
Yemen
White House
Staff
Member
Lisa Monaco
Jewelry set made of silver and red
agate with necklace, ring,
bracelet and earrings
contained in white
presentation box. Decorative
plaque with an image of a gun
and sword crossing under an
eagle's wings. Packages of
coffee and honey
Rec’d – 9/18/2013
Est. Value - $540.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration.
Perishable items handled
pursuant to United States
Secret Service policy
His Excellency
Mohammed
Nasser
Ahmed Ali,
Defense
Minister of
the Republic
of Yemen
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
White House
Staff
Member
Dr. Susan
Rice
Jewelry set made of silver and red
agate with necklace, ring,
bracelet and earrings
contained in white
presentation box
Rec’d – 8/2/2013
Est. Value - $450.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
His Excellency
Abd Rabbu
Mansour
Hadi,
President of
the Republic
of Yemen
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
36
Services Administration
White House
Staff
Member
Dr. Susan
Rice
19” porcelain vase in the shape of
a flowering plant with light
green coloring and two pink
flower buds
Rec’d – 8/19/2013
Est. Value - $950.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
His Excellency
Chang
Wanquan,
Minister of
Defense and
State
Councilor of
the People's
Republic of
China
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
White House
Staff
Member
Dr. Susan
Rice
Blue silk scarf in red presentation
box. Hardcover book, title:
“Treasures of Indian
Wildlife.” 10” x 7” x 2”
wooden presentation box for
both items with gold painted
designs
Rec’d – 8/20/2013
Est. Value - $495.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
Mr. Shivshankar
Menon,
National
Security
Advisor of the
Republic of
India
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
White House
Staff
Member
Dr. Susan
Rice
3” x 3” round mosaic glass box in
black and gold with pink and
red flower detail
Rec’d – 9/18/2013
Est. Value - $540.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
Dr. Hakan
Fidan,
Undersecretar
y, Turkish
National
Intelligence
Organization
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
37
White House
Staff
Member
Jacob
Sullivan
Hand-made Haddad Cutlery
silverware set of 12 forks and
three large serving utensils
with rooster handles. 8” x 10”
silver tray with the Seal of
Lebanese Republic and etched
signature of Commander
Kahwaji presented in brown
leather box
Rec’d – 8/5/2013
Est. Value - $890.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
General Jean
Kahwaji,
Commander
of the
Lebanese
Armed Forces
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
White House
Staff
Member
Celeste
Wallander
Collection of coins from
Uzbekistan. Scarf in red,
white, and blue
Rec’d – 11/22/2013
Est. Value - $575.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
His Excellency
Abdulaziz
Kamilov,
Minister of
Foreign
Affairs of the
Republic of
Uzbekistan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
White House
Staff
Member
Colin Willet
Gold and black pen with flags of
the United States and Brunei
on the clip
Rec’d – 3/13/2013
Est. Value - $1,400.00
Disposition – Gift Office
pending transfer to General
Services Administration
His Majesty
Sultan Haji
Hassanal
Bolkiah
Mu'izzaddin
Waddaulah
ibni Al-
Marhum
Sultan Haji
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
38
Omar ‘Ali
Saifuddien
Sa’adul
Khairi
Waddien,
Sultan and
Yang Di-
Pertuan of
Brunei
Darussalam
Agency: The White House - Office of the Vice President
[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the White House – Office of the Vice President]
Name and title of person
accepting the gift on behalf
of the U.S. Government
Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government,
estimated value, and current disposition or location
Identity of foreign donor
and government
Circumstances justifying
acceptance
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
Silver hanging clock with horse
and seated rider
Rec’d – 4/23/2013
Est. Value - $3,100.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Highness
Sheikh
Hamad bin
Khalifa Al
Thani, Amir
of the State of
Qatar
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
Replica sterling silver, title:
“Poporo Quimbaya”
Rec’d –5/27/2013
Est. Value - $480.00
Disposition - National Archives
and Records Administration
His Excellency
Juan Manuel
Santos
Calderón,
President of
the Republic
of Colombia
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable Steel kettle drum with beater, Her Excellency Non-acceptance
39
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
metal stand, and leather case
Rec’d –5/28/2013
Est. Value - $1,069.00
Disposition - National Archives
and Records Administration
Kamla
Persad-
Bissessar,
Prime
Minister of
the Republic
of Trinidad
and Tobago
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
Framed photograph of the Palacio
Itamaraty
Rec’d – 5/31/2013
Est. Value - $450.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Excellency
Michel
Miguel Elias
Temer Lulia,
Vice
President of
the Federative
Republic of
Brazil
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
Gilt-lacquer thread framed
galloping horse sculpture
Rec’d – 7/9/2013
Est. Value - $1,200.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Excellency
Yang Jiechi,
State
Councilor of
the People’s
Republic of
China
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
Wool rug with a beige and olive
green floral and leaf design in
royal purple holder
Rec’d – 7/23/2013
Est. Value - $760.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Excellency
Dr.
Manmohan
Singh, Prime
Minister of
the Republic
of India, and
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
40
Mrs.
Gursharan
Kaur
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
Framed calligraphy, title:
“Strength”
Rec’d – 7/26/2013
Est. Value - $540.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Excellency
Lee Hsien
Loong, Prime
Minister of
the Republic
of Singapore
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
Official state decorative medals in
presentation box
Rec’d – 8/30/2013
Est. Value - $550.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Excellency
Toomas
Hendrik Ilves,
President of
the Republic
of Estonia
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
Baltic amber carved face mounted
on a green marble base
Rec’d – 8/30/2013
Est. Value - $450.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
Her Excellency
Dalia
Grybauskaitė,
President of
the Republic
of Lithuania
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
Metal Arfaj plant replica in
wooden display case
Rec’d – 9/13/2013
Est. Value - $490.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Highness
Sheikh Sabah
Al-Ahmad
Al-Jaber Al-
Sabah, Amir
of the State of
Kuwait
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
41
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
Large engraved silver coin in
walnut case
Rec’d – 9/20/2013
Est. Value - $850.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Excellency
Enrique Peña
Nieto,
President of
the United
Mexican
States
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
Silk rug in beige and salmon with
centered rosette
Rec’d – 10/23/2013
Est. Value - $2,800.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Excellency
Nawaz Sharif,
Prime
Minister of
the Islamic
Republic of
Pakistan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States
Maroon glass pitcher with brass
design on brass stand
Rec’d – 11/22/2013
Est. Value - $480.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Excellency
Bülent Arınç,
Deputy Prime
Minister of
the Republic
of Turkey
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States and
Dr. Jill
Biden,
Second Lady
Sterling silver falcon statue with
decorative jewels on marble
pedestal
Rec’d – 9/29/2011
Est. Value - $4,700.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Highness
Sheikh Sabah
Al-Ahmad
Al-Jaber Al-
Sabah, Amir
of the State of
Kuwait
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
42
of the United
States
The Honorable
Joseph R.
Biden, Jr.,
Vice
President of
the United
States and
Dr. Jill
Biden,
Second Lady
of the United
States
Two traditional Kuwaiti garments
with cloth satchel in leather
folder
Rec’d – 9/13/2013
Est. Value - $620.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Highness
Sheikh Sabah
Al-Ahmad
Al-Jaber Al-
Sabah, Amir
of the State of
Kuwait
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Dr. Jill Biden,
Second Lady
of the United
States
Blue Joaquim shawl with
rhinestone orchid
Rec’d – 7/26/2013
Est. Value - $465.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Excellency
Lee Hsien
Loong, Prime
Minister of
the Republic
of Singapore
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Mr. Carlos
Elizondo,
Residential
Manager and
Social
Secretary of
the Vice
President
Silver Tissot men’s wristwatch
Rec’d – 5/10/2013
Est. Value - $925.00
Disposition – National Archives
and Records Administration
His Majesty
King
Abdullah II
ibn Al
Hussein, King
of the
Hashemite
Kingdom of
Jordan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
Agency: Department of State
[Report of Tangible Gifts Furnished by the Department of State]
43
Name and title of person
accepting the gift on behalf
of the U.S. Government
Gift, date of acceptance on behalf of the U.S. Government,
estimated value, and current disposition or location
Identity of foreign donor
and government
Circumstances justifying
acceptance
The Honorable
Hillary
Clinton,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Black two-strand cushion pearl
necklace with gemstones on a
copper clasp
Rec’d –10/2012
Est. Value - $970.00
Disposition – Purchased by
recipient from General Services
Administration
Daw Aung San
Suu Kyi, Chair
of the National
League for
Democracy
and Member of
Parliament
from Kawhmu
Constituency
of Burma
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Hillary
Clinton,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Two-toned avalon blue Hermès
blanket
Rec’d – 1/4/2013
Est. Value - $1,300.00
Disposition - Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
His Majesty King
Abdullah II ibn
Al Hussein and
Her Majesty
Queen Rania
Al Abdullah,
King and
Queen of the
Hashemite
Kingdom of
Jordan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
Hillary
Clinton,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
76” x 62” handwoven carpet
Rec’d – 1/10/2013
Est. Value - $660.00
Disposition - Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
His Excellency
Hamid Karzai,
President of the
Islamic
Republic of
Afghanistan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
44
The Honorable
Hillary
Clinton,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Framed painting of Tanzanian
birds on a black canvas. Black
and yellow scarf with portrait of
President Barack Obama
between two African continents
Rec’d – 1/18/2013
Est. Value - $595.00
Disposition – Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
His Excellency
Mwanaidi
Sinare Maajar,
Ambassador of
the United
Republic of
Tanzania to the
United States
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Small red and pearl lacquer shell
clock by Mikimoto
Rec’d – 2/22/2013
Est. Value - $485.00
Disposition – Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
His Excellency
Fumio Kishida,
Minister of
Foreign Affairs
of Japan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Wilkinson sword with gold and
navy blue tassel, gold and black
sheath with lion handle, and
“ER” engraved on the hilt of the
sword
Rec’d – 2/25/2013
Est. Value - $469.00
Disposition – Retained for
official use only
The Right
Honorable
William
Hague, MP,
Secretary of
State of
Foreign and
Commonwealt
h Affairs of the
United
Kingdom of
Great Britain
and Northern
Ireland
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
45
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Leather and wooden stationery set
with three slots and Italian seal.
Hardcover book, title: “Villa
Nadzma – Raphael’s Dream”
Rec’d – 2/27/2013
Est. Value - $525.00
Disposition – Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
His Excellency
Giulio Terzi,
Minister of
Foreign Affairs
of the Italian
Republic
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Bronze dugong in a leather
presentation box
Rec’d – 3/4/2013
Est. Value - $1,100.00
Disposition – Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
His Highness
General Sheikh
Mohammed
bin Zayed Al
Nahyan,
Crown Prince
of Abu Dhabi
and Deputy
Supreme
Commander of
the UAE
Armed Forces
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Silver apple shaped candy dish
with lid in yellow presentation
box
Rec’d – 3/11/2013
Est. Value - $385.00
Disposition – Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
His Majesty
Sultan Haji
Hassanal
Bolkiah
Mu’izzaddin
Waddaulah
ibni Al-
Marhum Sultan
Haji Omar ‘Ali
Saifuddien
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
46
Sa’adul Khairi
Waddien,
Sultan and
Yang Di-
Pertuan of
Brunei
Darussalam
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
15.75” diameter silver tone display
plate with “Libyan Interim
Government” inscription. 56” x
110” large woven rug
Rec’d – 3/12/2013
Est. Value - $650.00
Disposition – Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
His Excellency
Ali Zeidan,
Prime Minister
of Libya
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
35” x 55” black, brown, and red
rug. Lapis and brass five socket
candelabrum in blue
presentation box
Rec’d – 3/25/2013
Est. Value - $560.00
Disposition – Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
His Excellency
Hamid Karzai,
President of the
Islamic
Republic of
Afghanistan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Engraved Christotle "Malmaison"
crystal carafe with silver plated
stern
Rec’d – 3/27/2013
Est. Value - $800.00
Disposition - Pending transfer
His Excellency
Laurent Fabius,
Minister of
Foreign Affairs
of the French
Republic
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
47
to General Services
Administration
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Golf putter
Rec’d – 4/14/2013
Est. Value - $445.00
Disposition – Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
His Excellency
Shinzo Abe,
Prime Minister
of Japan
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Eight panel miniature folding
screen in traditional Korean
lacquer
Rec’d – 4/26/2013
Est. Value - $440.00
Disposition – Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
His Excellency
Yun Byung-se,
Minister of
Foreign Affairs
of the Republic
of Korea
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Six teacups and saucers in
traditional Benjauang style.
Assortment of DoiTung coffee
and macadamia nut products
Rec’d – 5/6/2013
Est. Value - $558.00
Disposition – Teacups pending
transfer to General Services
Administration. Perishable
items handled pursuant to the
guidelines set forth by General
Services Administration
His Excellency
Dr. Surapong
Tovichakchaik
ul, Deputy
Prime Minister
and Minister of
Foreign Affairs
of the
Kingdom of
Thailand
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
Framed enamel scenes depicting a
church, a bridge, and various
buildings. 4” x 5.75” framed
His Excellency
Vladimir Putin,
President of the
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
48
State of the
United States
enamel picture of the Kremlin
Rec’d – 5/7/2013
Est. Value - $430.00
Disposition – Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
Russian
Federation
to donor and
U.S.
Government
The Honorable
John Kerry,
Secretary of
State of the
United States
Floral orthodox easter egg with
Minister of Foreign Affairs
inscription and matching stand
Rec’d –5/9/2013
Est. Value - $520.00
Disposition – Pending transfer
to General Services
Administration
His Excellency
Leonid
Kozhara,
Minister of
Foreign Affairs
of Ukraine
Non-acceptance
would cause
embarrassment
to