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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Italian Medallion
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Italian Medallion

Artifact ID1983.00441.01
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Gifter
Date 1983
Medium Metal (silver)
Dimensions2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Physical DescriptionA silver medallion depicting an image of the doves of peace and the profile of two men in a relief style and text stating "SCIENZA E PACE," which translates to "SCIENCE AND PEACE" on the obverse. On the verso of the medallion is text stating, "CELEBRAZIONI CENTENARIE GALILEI E NOBEL, REPUBBLICA ITALIANA PRESIDENZA DEL CONSIGLIO, ROMA 10 MAGGIO 1983." The translation reads, "CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS GALILEI AND NOBLE, ITALIAN REPUBLIC PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL, ROME 10 MAY 1983."
Historical NotePresident Reagan met with Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani of Italy May 26, 1983. After Fanfani's arrival, the President and the Prime Minister met in the Oval Office, and then held a working luncheon, together with U.S. and Italian officials, in the Residence. Afterwards, they spoke to reporters assembled at the South Portico of the White House. The medal was given during the Oval Office meeting. Fanfani said, "Mr. President, at the White House in the past, with President Eisenhower in 1958 and then again with President Kennedy in 1961 and 1963, I had already experienced those possibilities of understanding which exist between the United States and Italy. I thank President Reagan who, by his courteous invitation, has afforded me the opportunity to ascertain again how solidly the friendship that was so successfully promoted by Alcide de Gasperi has been maintained...The clearing of the horizon will make the citizens of the United States and of Italy realize once again that cooperation between their two countries continues to be an important factor for peace and progress."


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/CultureItaly
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