USS Bainbridge Medallion
Artifact IDMO 63.713
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Date
ca. 1962
Medium
Bronze
DimensionsOverall: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionBronze medal commemorating U.S.S. Bainbridge, the first nuclear frigate. Obverse is embossed: USS Bainbridge/Mobility/Endurance/Versatility. Reverse embossed: World's First Nuclear Powered Frigate/USS Bainbridge DLG(N) 25 Built by Bethlehem Steel CO/Quincy Yard 1962/John F. Kennedy
Historical NoteThe keel for the USS Bainbridge was laid on May 14, 1959 at the Bethlehem Steel Company, Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, MA. The ship was the world's first nuclear frigate. The ship was launched in April 1961 and was commissioned on October 6, 1962 with ceremonies held in Quincy, MA. The ship was named for Commodore William Bainbridge, and was the fourth Naval vessel to be named after the Commodore. The ship was decommissioned in May of 1995.
Additional DetailsCredit 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 StatusCopyright- non NARAIn Collection(s)
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