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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Political Leaders of the World Medal
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Political Leaders of the World Medal

Artifact IDMO 74.330
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Date 1961-1965
Maker (French, Founded 864)
Place MadeFrance, Europe
Medium .920 Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 13/16 in (2.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold medal, inscribed "Kennedy" and "Political Leaders in the World" around outer edge. Center of medal has a bas relief left profile of President Kennedy. World with flags protruding from surface of a globe on reverse.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965. There is no record of custodial history.
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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Memorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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