Congressional Gold Medal Presented to Bob Hope
Artifact IDMO 2023.5.1
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Date
June 1962
Date Presented9/11/63
Medium
gold plated metal
DimensionsOverall Diam 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold medal with profile of Bob Hope in low relief on recto. Surrounding profile is Bob Hope Humorist Humanitarian Patriot. On reverse "Presented to Bob Hope by President Kennedy In recognition of his having rendered outstanding service to the cause of democracy throughout the world." with relief of the globe and a comedian mask, below "by act of Congress June 8, 1962".
Historical NotePresident Kennedy presented this Congressional Gold Medal to Bob Hope on June 8, 1962. The Congressional Gold Medal is an award bestowed by the United States Congress. It is the highest civilian award in the United States, alongside the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Gold Medal seeks to impart the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions by individuals or institutions.
President Kennedy presented the award to Bob Hope in recognition of his services to the country as an entertainer during World War II.
Additional DetailsPresident Kennedy presented the award to Bob Hope in recognition of his services to the country as an entertainer during World War II.
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Bob and Dolores Hope Foundation in 2023. This medal was presented to Bob Hope by President Kennedy in 1962.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Bob and Dolores Hope Foundation
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
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Related Links
Archives folder JFK presenting Congressional medal to Bob Hope: "JFK Archives presentation of medal to Bob Hope"
You Tube video of President Kennedy’s presentation of medal to Bob Hope: "presentation of Congressional Medal to Bob Hope"
