Chamizal Treaty Medal
Artifact IDMO 74.384
Object Type
Medal
Date
1967
Place MadeMexico, North America
Medium
Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold medallion commemorating the settlement of a land dispute between the United States and Mexico with the Treaty of Chamizal. Medal is engraved with the date the treaty was signed October 28, 1967 and with a man waving the Mexican flag over the land. Reverse has raised relief of the Aztec god Chamizal with the date 1964
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, of which this medal is a commemoration.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. Item was donated by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1974.
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 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.In Collection(s)
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