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1987.176.2 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.176.2 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Bicentennial Medal
1987.176.2 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
1987.176.2 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Bicentennial Medal

Artifact ID1987.176.2 a-b
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Date ca. 1976
Medium pewter, suede, fabric, metal
DimensionsOverall H 5 in x W 5 in x D 1 1/2 in (12.7 cm x 12.7 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description(a) A round silver medal features a raised image of a map accompanied by a cluster of 13 stars and a ship. Curved text borders the images.

(b) A small square blue box
Historical NoteFrench President Valery Giscard D'Estaing gifted this medal to President Ford in celebration of the American Bicentennial in 1976.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ford during the Ford administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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