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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Union Franco-Américaine
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Union Franco-Américaine

Artifact ID1986.00741.02a-b
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Artist (Artist (French medalist, 1846-1911))
Date 1986
Medium Metal (silver) Leather
Dimensions.02a: 3/16 × 2 5/8 in. (4.8 × 67.4 mm)
 .02b: 4 3/4 × 4 1/2 × 1 1/4 in. (4 3/4 × 4 1/2 × 1 1/4 in.)
Physical DescriptionA commemorative medallion numbered 950 of 1000. The medallion's obverse features the image of three human figures in a boat looking towards the Statue of Liberty. The text on the obverse of the medallion states, "VNION FRANCO-AMÉRICAINE - / - STATVE COLOSSALE DE LA LIBERTÉ ÉCLAIRANT LE MONDE. 28 OCTOBRE 1886" and "O Roty." The verso of the medallion states "SOUVENIR DE L'INDÉPENDANCE AMÉRICAINE," "MONVMENT ERIGÉ PAR LA FRANCE ET L'AMÉRIQUE EN 'SOUVENIR DE LEVR ANCIENNE AMITIÉ," 'HAVTEVR DE - / - "LA STATVE: 46.8 m." on the left side, and "HAVTEVR DV PIÉDESTAL: 35m." on the right side (.02a). Also included with the is a navy leather case (.02b).

Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Foreign Officials (National Archives Identifier 6816364)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
Country/CultureFrance
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