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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
President Kennedy Sports Center Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

President Kennedy Sports Center Medal

Artifact IDMO 74.323
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date 1964
Gifter
Place MadeMilan, Italy, North America
Medium 18K gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionCommemorative gold medal for the inauguration of President Kennedy sports center in Milan, Italy on August 29, 1964. Obverse has a high relief of profile of President Kennedy in center. Reverse engraved "Inaugurazione centro sportivo Presidente Kennedy Milan 29 Agosto 1964".
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received after the death of President Kennedy in 1964, it was transferred to General Service Administration and held until donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Memorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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