Chamizal Treaty Medal
Artifact IDMO 65.248
Object Type
Medal
Date
1964
Gifter
President Gustavo Diaz Ordaz
Medium
Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold medallion commemorating settlement of the Chamizal controversy. Obverse depicts Aztec sun god, reverse has two hands reaching out of buildings to hold a torch with the date 1964 above building on left.
Historical NotePresented to Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy by the President of Mexico Gustavo Diaz Ordaz through the Mexican Ambassador, Hugo B. Margain. The 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 Lyndon B. Johnson in October of 1967.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was sent to Jaqueline Kennedy between 1964-1965. 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 the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
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 StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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