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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Jore Cardenas Medallion
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Jore Cardenas Medallion

Artifact ID1983.00655.01a-b
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Date 1983
Medium Metal (gold), Leather
Dimensions1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionA gold-colored coin with text on the obverse stating "PUERTA MEXICO Ciudad del Cambio Matamoros Tamp 5 1983." with the image of an arched building. The text on the verso of the coin states, "Por la Esperanza de Mejor Comprensión a la Inmigración Mexicana de Indocumentados [For the Hope of a Better Understanding of Undocumented Mexican Immigration] Jorge Cardenas." (.a) With a small white leather pouch (.b).
Historical NoteThe medal was given to Ambassador John Gavin by Jorge Cardenas, the mayor of Maramoros, for President Ronald Reagan when the mayor visited to the American Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico on June 24, 1983.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President 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
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Country/CultureMexico
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