Republican Centennial Medal 1956
Date1954
Mediummetal
Dimensions2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm) diameter, .15 in depth
ClassificationsPersonal Symbol
Catalog number1988.2.202
DescriptionThe bronze-tone medallion has raised images of Lincoln and Eisenhower at the center. Around the edge are raised letters: "Republican Centennial 1854-1954." The back says: "with Malice Towards None, with Charity for all, with firmness on the right, as God gives us the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in. Lincoln" and also: "In all those things which deal with people, be liberal, be human, in all those things which deal with the people's money, their economy or their form of government, be conservative. Dwight D. Eisenhower"Status
Not on view
September 1978
November 1988
March 9, 1985
