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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.
Inaugural Medal, 1941
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum.

Inaugural Medal, 1941

Object numberMO 1941.41.3
Artist (American sculptor, 1883-1952)
Designer (American sculptor 1888-1947)
Maker (American, founded 1792)
Date1941
Mediummetal (gold)
Dimensionsoverall Diam 1 5/8 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 4.1 cm )

DescriptionA small, round, official medal in honor of Franklin D. Roosevelt's 3rd Inauguration in 1941.

OBVERSE: A left-facing high relief profile of the head of FDR with the artist's name on the right side: Jo DAVIDSON / © 1941. The profile is encircled by a raised inscription that reads: ★ FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT ★ / PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

REVERSE: Designed by U.S. Mint chief engraver, John Ray Sinnock, the reverse features raised text encircling the perimeter that reads: THIRD INAUGURATION ★ ★ ★ ★. At the center of the medal is a raised laurel leaf wreath and bow with text at the center that reads: JAN. / 20 / 1941. The number "2" is placed at the open end of the wreath.

Label Text3,000 copies of this medal were produced in bronze by the U.S. Mint and sold for $1 each. FDR was presented with this unique version of the medal made in gold.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteDonated as a bequest of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in 1947.
Credit LineEstate of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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