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Medal Commemorating Chamizal Treaty
Medal Commemorating Chamizal Treaty

Medal Commemorating Chamizal Treaty

Artifact IDMO 63.1807
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date 1964
Medium Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/8 in (3.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold medallion commemorating the resolve of a boundary issue of the United States of America and Mexico signed by President Johnson and President Mateos as part of the Chamizal Treaty in 1964. Obverse has crossed Mexican and United States Flags with 'United States of America/ United Mexican States' engraved around rim. Reverse has 'Lyndon B. Johnson/ CHAMIZAL/ Aldolpo Lopez Mateos/ September 25, 1964 with olive branches.
Historical NoteThe Chamizal dispute continued to affect Mexico-United States relations adversely until President John F. Kennedy agreed to settle it on the basis of the 1911 arbitration award. It was hoped that settlement of the dispute would strengthen the "Alliance for Progress" and solidify the Organization of American States. The treaty of Chamizal was finally signed by President Johnson in October of 1967.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from President Lyndon B. Johnson 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 President Lydon B. Johnson
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
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 the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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