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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Pope John XXIII Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Pope John XXIII Medal

Artifact IDMO 63.5522.3
Object Type Medal
Date 1962
Date Presented10/11/62
Maker (Sculptor, Italian 1908-1991)
Gifter
Medium Bronze
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/8 in (3.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionMedal, obverse depicts Pope John XXIII. Reverse depicts Pope greeting another cleric, and is inscribed "Una Sancta Catholica Apostolica". It is stored in presentation case stamped "11 October 1962".
Historical NoteReceived by Mrs. John F. Kennedy during her visit to the Vatican 11 October 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Pope John XXIII. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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