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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA
Dag Hammarskjold Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA

Dag Hammarskjold Medal

Artifact IDMO 63.782
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date May 8, 1963
Gifter
Medium Bronze
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 1/4 in (3.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionDag Hammarskjold medal with profile of Hammarskjold and dates 1905-1961 on obverse. Reverse shows the logo of the United Nations with 'Harry S. Truman' engraved along upper edge and May 8, 1963 along bottom edge.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteMedal was received as a gift from President Harry S. Truman to President John F. Kennedy in May 1963. It was held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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