1987.176.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Bicentennial Medal

Artifact ID1987.176.1 a-b

Date ca. 1976

Medium pewter, suede, fabric, metal

DimensionsOverall (a-b) H 4 1/2 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 1 in x Diam 3 1/4 in (11.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 2.5 cm x 8.3 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 NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford during his term in office. 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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