John F. Kennedy Commemorative Medal
Artifact IDMO 63.1774
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Date
1963
Place MadeMexico, North America
Medium
gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 in (5.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold medallion commemorating President Kennedy. High relief of President Kennedy in center. Reverse is engraved: "Recuerdo inmortal al Presidente de los Estados Unidos de Norte America sacrificado en la plenitud de su carrera consagrada en lograr la paz mereciendose la estimacion de los pueblos del mundo 1917-1963"
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to Jacqueline Kennedy received after the death of President Kennedy in 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 Jacqueline Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
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