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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administ…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
John F. Kennedy Commemorative Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

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 Details
Custodial 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
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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