Christian Unity - Civil Liberty Peace Medal
Artifact IDMO 91.51
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Date
1965
Maker
Frank Amato, Sr.
(Designer)
Maker
Medallic Art Company
Maker
Albino Manca
(Sculptor)
Medium
Bronze
Dimensionsoverall: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionThe obverse profiles of John F. Kennedy, 35th President, and Pope John XXIII, 261st Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, with their terms of office dates in the legend. The reverse depicts the facades of St. Peter's Basilica and the White House, and in the legend: Christian Unity - Civil Liberty, which were two great contributions by the President and the Pope. The medal was cast to memorialize the devotion of these two men to peace among nations.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThere is no additional information regarding the custodial history of this item
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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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