1988.967.1 a-b; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Medal
Artifact ID1988.967.1 a-b
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Ryokichi Minobe
Date
before 1974
Medium
metal, paint, fabric
DimensionsOverall (a) (medallion) Diam 3 1/4 in (8.3 cm )
Overall (b) (box) H 4 3/4 in x W 4 5/8 in x D 1 1/4 in (12.1 cm x 11.7 cm x 3.2 cm )
Physical Description(a) A round green medal features a gold symbol in the center surrounded by curved gold text. Gold designs border the symbol around the perimeter.Overall (b) (box) H 4 3/4 in x W 4 5/8 in x D 1 1/4 in (12.1 cm x 11.7 cm x 3.2 cm )
(b) A square blue box is lined with white fabric on the interior of the lid and is cushioned with blue fabric on the bottom portion.
Historical NoteRyokichi Minobe, Governor of Tokyo, Japan, gifted this medal to President Gerald R. Ford during his state visit to Japan in November 1974.Additional Details
Custodial History NoteA foreign official gifted the item to President Gerald R. Ford and First Lady Betty Ford during the Ford Administration. It was presented to them and was maintained at the Executive Office of the President until its transfer to the National Archives in September 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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