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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Jose Gervasio Artigas Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Jose Gervasio Artigas Medal

Artifact IDMO 63.730
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date before 1961
Date Presented8/1961
Gifter
Place MadeUruguay, South America
Medium Bronze
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/2 in x W 4 3/4 in x D (8.9 cm x 12.1 cm x 0 cm )
Physical DescriptionRectangular medallion honoring Jose Gervasio Artigas, the first leader of the Uruguayan independence movement. This bronze medallion is carved in low relief with a political meeting of men standing and sitting in chairs in front of a desk. Recto is inscribed: Artigas/ Padre De la Patria/ Libertad Independencia /Democracia-Americanismo.
Historical NoteThis gift was presented to as a gift to President Kennedy by Eduardo Haedo, President of Uruguay (1961-1962), at Punta del Este Conference in August of 1961.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a foreign official to the President and First Lady received through the Executive office during the Kennedy Administration and transferred to the General Service Administration where it was held until 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 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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Not on view
Related Links
JFKL Archives folder Dillons return from Punta del Este Conference, Latin America: "Archives folder Remarks on Secretary Dillon's return from Punta del Este conference, 19 August 1961"