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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
John F. Kennedy Inaugural Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

John F. Kennedy Inaugural Medal

Artifact IDMO 97.4.2
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date 1960
Maker
Medium Gold
DimensionsOverall W 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionInugural medal with profile of John F. Kennedy facing left and JOHN F. KENNNEDY embossed around rim Reverse has quote from inauguration, Presidential seal with two torches, one on either side of seal. Reverse reads "Inaugurated President" "We shall pay any price / bear any burden meet / any hardship support / any friend oppose / any foe to assure the / survival of liberty. John F. Kennedy" "January 20 1961"
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was received by the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum after the Kennedy Presidency.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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