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United Nations Medallion
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum of the National Archives and Records Administration1948
U.S. National Archives
United States
Silver United Nations medallion. OBVERSE: Rough relief model of the world in garland and "Nations Unies / Assemblee Generale Paris 1948." REVERSE: Eiffel tower surrounded by ring of 32 figures holding hands. Marked on the side, "ARGENT." Housed in green case inscribed: "Mrs. Eleanor ROOSEVELT" in gold on cover. Medallion presented to Eleanor Roosevelt as a delegate of the United Nations by the government of France. FDR Library Museum Collection, MO 1949.102.1.
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- Title: United Nations Medallion
- Creator: Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum of the National Archives and Records Administration
- Date: 1948
- Location: Paris, France
- Physical Dimensions: Silver United Nations medallion. Dimensions: 1/4" d x 2 1/8" diameter
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