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- William Henry Harrison Campaign Medal, 1840 - William Henry Harrison gained national fame in 1811 when he defeated a band of Native Americans at Tippecanoe near present-day Lafayette, Indiana. Though Harrison retired from the army in 1814, most Americans remembered his military service. When he ran for president in 1840, campaign slogans, songs and materials, such as this coin, constantly referred to Harrison as Tippecanoe.
- 1840
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William Henry Harrison Campaign Medal, 1840
William Henry Harrison gained national fame in 1811 when he defeated a band of Native Americans at Tippecanoe near present-day Lafayette, Indiana. Though Harrison retired from the army in 1814, most Americans remembered his military service. When he ran for president in 1840, campaign slogans, songs and materials, such as this coin, constantly referred to Harrison as Tippecanoe.
- 50th Anniversary of Graduation Medallion Presented to William Mitchell by Carnegie-Mellon University, 1980 -
- 1930
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50th Anniversary of Graduation Medallion Presented to William Mitchell by Carnegie-Mellon University, 1980
- Temperance Medal of the American Temperance Society, 1833-1875 -
- 1833-1875
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Temperance Medal of the American Temperance Society, 1833-1875
- Gay Pride Medallion, 1978-2005 - This mass-marketed "affirmation" medallion served as a tangible reminder of identity, patriotism, and faith for those struggling to gain support despite their gender identity, and protection under the U.S. Constitution. It included two iconic images, the Statue of Liberty and the Gay Pride flag designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978, with the serenity prayer written by Reinhold Niebuhr, American theologian, ethicist, and professor.
- 1978-2005
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Gay Pride Medallion, 1978-2005
This mass-marketed "affirmation" medallion served as a tangible reminder of identity, patriotism, and faith for those struggling to gain support despite their gender identity, and protection under the U.S. Constitution. It included two iconic images, the Statue of Liberty and the Gay Pride flag designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978, with the serenity prayer written by Reinhold Niebuhr, American theologian, ethicist, and professor.
- Hudson Commemorative Medallion, 1949 - Hudson's 1949 cars continued to reflect the unit-body construction and "step-down" design introduced by the company a year earlier. Customers could choose from the Super Six or Super Eight, or the more deluxe Commodore Custom. Body styles ranged from four-door sedans, to two-door coupes, to the elegant Convertible Brougham. Hudson sold more than 159,000 cars for the model year.
- 1949
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Hudson Commemorative Medallion, 1949
Hudson's 1949 cars continued to reflect the unit-body construction and "step-down" design introduced by the company a year earlier. Customers could choose from the Super Six or Super Eight, or the more deluxe Commodore Custom. Body styles ranged from four-door sedans, to two-door coupes, to the elegant Convertible Brougham. Hudson sold more than 159,000 cars for the model year.
- GM Motorama Commemorative Medallion, 1954 - From 1949 to 1961, General Motors hosted a series of semi-regular shows spotlighting futuristic concept cars and aspirational production cars. In 1953, the event was named Motorama and transformed into a traveling show that toured major cities around the United States. Motorama also showcased products from GM subsidiaries, like the "kitchen of the future" equipped with Frigidaire appliances.
- 1954
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GM Motorama Commemorative Medallion, 1954
From 1949 to 1961, General Motors hosted a series of semi-regular shows spotlighting futuristic concept cars and aspirational production cars. In 1953, the event was named Motorama and transformed into a traveling show that toured major cities around the United States. Motorama also showcased products from GM subsidiaries, like the "kitchen of the future" equipped with Frigidaire appliances.
- Presidential Campaign Medallion, "For President: Abraham Lincoln of Illinois," 1860 - The possessor of this small token supported Abraham Lincoln for president in 1860. Trinkets, such as this one, reminded American citizens why they backed certain parties and candidates. Most tokens were just that -- small coins carried around in purses or pockets. This token, however, was attached to a ribbon and became an outward display of support for the Republican candidate.
- 1860
- Collections - Artifact
Presidential Campaign Medallion, "For President: Abraham Lincoln of Illinois," 1860
The possessor of this small token supported Abraham Lincoln for president in 1860. Trinkets, such as this one, reminded American citizens why they backed certain parties and candidates. Most tokens were just that -- small coins carried around in purses or pockets. This token, however, was attached to a ribbon and became an outward display of support for the Republican candidate.
- Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) 39th National Encampment Medal, September 1905 - The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Union veterans' organization formed in 1866, held state and national conventions or "encampments" where members could reunite with other Civil War veterans. Encampment attendees--sporting badges and other insignia--paraded through town, gathered at receptions, toured local attractions, and reminisced about shared wartime experiences. The G.A.R. sponsored these meetings for more than 80 years.
- September 01, 1905
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Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) 39th National Encampment Medal, September 1905
The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.), a Union veterans' organization formed in 1866, held state and national conventions or "encampments" where members could reunite with other Civil War veterans. Encampment attendees--sporting badges and other insignia--paraded through town, gathered at receptions, toured local attractions, and reminisced about shared wartime experiences. The G.A.R. sponsored these meetings for more than 80 years.
- J.C. Penney 90th Anniversary Medallion, 1992 - Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. J.C. Penney was a major sponsor of St. James's racing career in the early 1990s.
- 1992
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J.C. Penney 90th Anniversary Medallion, 1992
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. St. James has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. She established the Complete Driver Academy in 1994, where she continues to inspire and train future female race car drivers. J.C. Penney was a major sponsor of St. James's racing career in the early 1990s.
- Light's Golden Jubilee Medallion, 1929 - In 1929, communities throughout the United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp and honored its creator, Thomas Alva Edison. Organizers planned Light's Golden Jubilee events and issued commemorative souvenirs, like this medallion designed by artist Julio Kilenyi.
- 1929
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Light's Golden Jubilee Medallion, 1929
In 1929, communities throughout the United States celebrated the 50th anniversary of the incandescent electric lamp and honored its creator, Thomas Alva Edison. Organizers planned Light's Golden Jubilee events and issued commemorative souvenirs, like this medallion designed by artist Julio Kilenyi.