Medal, Political

Object Name:

Medal, Political

Object ID:

2007.012.002

Description:

Medallion, John Quincy Adams. Brass; circular with smooth rim. "6TH PRESIDENT, U.S.A. 1825-1829 JOHN QUINCY ADAMS" printed in rectangle around outer edge of top face. Portrait of John Quincy Adams stamped in center of top face. ""THE DIARIST" / "OLD MAN ELOQUECE"" printed around outer edge of back face. "SON / OF SECOND / PRESIDENT / MINISTER TO VARIOUS / FOREIGN COUNTRIES / SECRETARY OF STATE / AFTER PRESIDENCY . WAS ANTI-SLAVERY / LEADER IN / CONGRESS." printed in center of back face.

Material:

Brass
Metal

Dimensions:

H-0.05 Dia-1 inches

Provenance:

Donated to the New Hampshire Historical Society by Stanley Hamel, Feb 16, 2007.

Credit Line:

Gift of Stanley A. Hamel

People:

Hamel, Stanley A. (1927-2012), Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)

Subjects:

Political candidates, Political elections, Politicians, Politics & government, Presidents, White House