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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Cardinal James Gibbons Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Cardinal James Gibbons Medal

Artifact IDMO 63.1751.1.1
Object Type Medal
Date before 1960
Gifter
Medium Gold filled
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 in (5.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold filled medallion presented to Senator John F. Kennedy by the Alumni Association of Catholic University for distinguished and meritous service. The Gibbons Medal is the highest honor bestowed by CUA’s Alumni Association, in recognition of individuals who have served the United States, the Catholic Church or Catholic University with great distinction.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineGift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy; John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Senatorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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