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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administ…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Alliance for Progress Medal
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Alliance for Progress Medal

Artifact IDMO 63.1752
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date August 1961
Medium Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 in (2.5 cm)

Physical DescriptionGold medal with bas relief of hand holding a torch in center and "Alianza para el Progreso" engraved around hand. "Agosto de 1961" and "John F. Kennedy" engraved around outer edge. Reverse: engraved around outer edge "Organizacion de Los Estados Americanos" with a group of flags radiating around center.
Historical Notemedal was created by the Organization of American States in honor of the establishment of the Alliance for Progress in August of 1961.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. It was either government property or 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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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