Medal, Political
- Object Name:
- Medal, Political
- Object ID:
- 1994.059.15
- Date:
- 1961
- Description:
- Presidential inaugural medal, John F. Kennedy, 1961. Circular bronze medal. Obverse: profile relief bust of Kennedy, facing left, with text around cirumference, "JOHN F. KENNEDY". Reverse: raised text, "INAUGURATED / PRESIDENT / JANUARY 20, / 1961", with six lines of text from Kennedy's inaugural address; torch on each side, and presidential seal in center.
- Material:
- Metal
Bronze - Dimensions:
- D-0.1 Dia-1.3 inches
- Provenance:
- From the Bernard L. Boutin Collection of political and personal ephemera. Bernard L. Boutin (1923-2011) managed John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign in New Hampshire. Kennedy appointed him as Administrator of the General Services Administration, 1961-64. He was a campaign coordinator for Lyndon Johnson in 1964. He also served as Mayor of Laconia, 1955-59, and was the Democratic nominee for Governor in 1958 and 1960.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Bernard L. Boutin
- Subjects:
- Presidential inaugurations, Kennedy, John F.
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