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Consejo Consultivo Ciudad de Mexico Award
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Consejo Consultivo Ciudad de Mexico Award

Artifact IDMO 63.1786
Object Type Medal
Date ca. 1962
Date Presented6/29/1962
Gifter
Medium 18K gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionConsultative Council of the City of Mexico gold medallion bearing the seal of the city at center in enamel, around outer edge is embossed 'Consejo Consultivo Ciudad de Mexico Y Del DF' (City of Mexico Consultative Council). The medallion hangs from a blue, white and red grosgrain ribbon supported by an enamel bar that reads Huesped de Honor (Guest of Honor). The obverse of the medal is engraved: "Al Presidente John F. Kennedy, La Ciudad De Mexico Junio 29, de 1962."
Historical NoteThis medallion was presented to President John F. Kennedy by Ernesto P. Uruchurtu, the Mayor of Mexico City, during the President's State visit to Mexico in June 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a foreign official to the President and First Lady received through the Executive office during the Kennedy Administration and transferred to the General Service Administration where it was held until 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 Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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