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Description
Green matchbook depicting Osama bin Laden on the front. Printed text in Arabic offers a reward for information about the suspect.
Historical Notes
One way American counterterrorism agents sought information about bin Laden’s whereabouts was through the regional distribution of matchbooks featuring his picture and offering a reward for information.
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  • Accession Number: C.2017.229.1
  • Dimensions: 2 in X 2 in X 0.25 in
  • Dimensions (Metric): 5.08 cm X 5.08 cm X 0.635 cm
  • Source: Bruce Hoffman
  • Credit Line: Gift of Bruce Hoffman
Keywords
9/11 PerpetratorsCounterterrorismFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)The Hunt for Osama bin Laden
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