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2005.601 a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2005.601 a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
October 1998 Congressional Gold Medal
2005.601 a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
2005.601 a; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

October 1998 Congressional Gold Medal

Artifact ID2005.601 a
Object Type Medal, Award
Date ca. 1999
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall Diam 3 in (7.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionA round gold medal features a raised image of President Gerald R. Ford and Betty Ford, from the shoulders up. Curved raised text encircles the perimeter.
Historical NoteThe Congressional Gold Medal was awarded to Gerald and Betty Ford on October 27, 1999. The Congressional Gold Medal recognizes Americans for their dedication to public service and humanitarian contributions. President and Betty Ford received this honor for his work healing the nation after the Watergate scandal, and her contribution to breast cancer awareness and the hope she offered to substance abusers as a result of her own recovery.Additional Details
Custodial History NotePresident Ford donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 2005.
Credit LineGift of President Gerald R. Ford
National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the Family of Gerald and Betty Ford (74627970)
Use Restriction Status Unrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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