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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
1981 Inaugural Medal
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

1981 Inaugural Medal

Artifact ID1981.01449.04a-b
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Artist (American sculptor and medalist, born 1939)
Gifter
Maker (Danbury, CT)
Date 1980-1981
Medium Metal, Leather
DimensionsCase: 4 3/4 × 1 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (4 3/4 × 1 1/4 × 1 1/2 in.)
 Medal: 3/16 × 2 3/4 in. (5.1 × 69.6 mm)
Physical DescriptionAn official inaugural medal with the likeness of Ronald Reagan and around the edges of the medal, "Ronald Reagan" on the front. On the back is the image of the Capitol Building and the Seal of the President with the text "40th President of the United States of America, January 20, 1981, First Inaugural on the West Front. "Included with the medal is a Navy blue leather presentation case.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public 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 the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
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.
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WHORM Subject File Code: GI002 (Gifts to the President) Case File Number(s): 010000 - 012399
WHORM Subject File Code: GI002 (Gifts to the President) Case File Number(s):020330- 020339