Civil War Centennial Medal
Artifact IDMO 63.1775
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Date
1961
Date Presented4/17/62
Maker
Medallic Art Company
Place MadeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Medium
14K gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 3/4 in (7 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold medallion commemorating Civil War Centennial with relief of Ulysses S. Grant and Rober E. Lee in center and "Let us Have Peace Consciousness of Duty Faithfully Performed" engraved around outer edge. Reverse has relief of two soldiers standing below eagle holding olive branch.
Historical NoteThis medallion was presented to President John F. Kennedy by historian Allan Nevins in the Oval Office of the White House on April 17, 1962
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 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 SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
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