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Commemorative Bronze Medallion
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Commemorative Bronze Medallion
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Commemorative Bronze Medallion

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.08032011-32-1
Object Type Plaque, Commemorative
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (bronze), wood, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 15 3/4 in x W 15 3/4 in x D 1 3/4 in (40 cm x 40 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionLarge bronze medallion commemorating Presidential visits to Puerto Rico mounted on a wooden backboard. The medallion depicts President John F. Kennedy on the left and President Barack Obama on the right. Between the two presidents is the domed capital building of Puerto Rico. Embossed in the center of the medallion are the words "San Juan, Puerto Rico June 14, 2011." Embossed around the edge of the medallion following the curve are the words "Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Visit of President John F. Kennedy to Puerto Rico." Beneath the medallion there is a dedication plaque.
Inscriptions and MarkingsText of dedication plaque: To: President Barack Obama on his visit to Puerto Rico From: Juan Gomez Marin Julissa Casting, Inc. June 14, 2011
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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