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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Lincoln Centennial Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Lincoln Centennial Medal

Artifact IDMO 63.1798c
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date 1961
Medium metal; copper
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/8 in (3.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionCommemorative medal, copper. Obverse: Lincoln and Hamlin. Reverse: "Centennial of the Inauguration of Abraham Lincoln as President, Washington D.C. March 4, 1961" in original box
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift fromCongressman Fred Schwengel to the President Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President between 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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