Hawaiian Statehood Medal
Artifact IDMO 63.1779
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Date
1959
Maker
Medallic Art Company
Medium
Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 1/2 in (6.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold Hawaiian statehood medal commemorating the addition of Hawaii as the 50th state on August 21, 1959. Relief of the Hawaiian Islands in center with swordfish jumping out of water at lower right edge. Engraved around outer rim "The Aloha State August 21, 1959". Reverse has relief of the Hawaii State Seal
Historical NotePresented to President Kennedy by the state delegation of Hawaii
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. It was either government property or 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)
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