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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Christmas Seal Campaign Medallion
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Christmas Seal Campaign Medallion

Artifact IDMO 63.716
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date 1962
Maker
Gifter
Medium Bronze
Dimensionsoverall: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionBronze medallion with the Cross of Loraine on a shield and "National Tuberculosis Association". Reverse side "Presented to John F. Kennedyin gratitude for contributing the prestige of his office 1962 Christmas Seal Campaign" with a microscope under lettering.
Historical NoteThis medal was presneted to John F. Kennedy by the National Tuberculosis Assoication in 1962. The Cross of Loraine is a symbol related to the Christmas Seals program as a symblol for the crusade against Turberculosis.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was presented to President Kennedy in 1962 and 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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