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Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Franklin D. Roosevelt National Recovery Administration (NRA) Medallion
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Franklin D. Roosevelt National Recovery Administration (NRA) Medallion

Object numberMO 1941.13.60
Name Artwork
Maker (Italian-American, 1852 - 1942)
Gifter
Date1934
Mediumbrass, metal
Dimensionsoverall D 3/4 in x Diam 5 1/2 in (1.9 cm x 14 cm )
DescriptionA large, brass medallion with relief images of the head of Franklin D. Roosevelt, factories labeled IDLE and BUSY, and the NRA eagle. Attached to the top of the medallion is a chain for hanging. The artist's name is inscribed on the reverse: L.CANZIANI PLAINFIELD. N.J. 1934.
Label TextMany of FDR’s admirers sent him handmade gifts. This brass medallion was created by L. Canziani of Plainfield, New Jersey. It features FDR’s likeness and the National Recovery Administration (NRA) eagle symbol set amid ‘Idle’ and ‘Busy’ factories. Canziani sent the medallion to FDR in 1934. It is on display in the GIFTS FROM THE PEOPLE exhibit in the Museum’s NEW DEAL gallery.
Additional Details
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Archives Catalog CollectionFranklin D. Roosevelt Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 735948)
National Archives Catalog SeriesArtifacts Relating to the New Deal (National Archives Identifier 750981)
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