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Medal - Declaration of Independence District of Columbia, Washington
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1934 |
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| Composition | Gilt bronze |
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| Obverse description | The entire field is filled with excerpts from the Declaration of Independence rendered in relief, replicating the calligraphic script of the original document. The heading 'IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776.' appears in bold serif capitals at the top, followed by cursive script passages including the preamble and the phrase 'Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.' |
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| Obverse lettering | IN CONGRESS. July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the course of human evt the separate and equal station to which t which impel them to the separation. Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. |
| Reverse description | A spread eagle facing right with wings raised, clutching an olive branch in its right talon and a bundle of arrows in its left, with a vertically striped shield on its breast, derived from the seal of the National Archives. Above the eagle, an open scroll in relief bears the Latin motto. The circular legend arcs around the upper and lower field, with the founding date of the National Archives at the base flanked by stars. |
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