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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 2007 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Three-quarter length effigy of Dr. Michael E. DeBakey in surgical scrubs with arms crossed, facing slightly left, wearing glasses and a surgical cap. In the background to the right, two surgeons are depicted in relief performing an operation. The legend 'MICHAEL E. DEBAKEY, M.D.' curves along the upper rim, with 'ACT OF CONGRESS 2007' inscribed in the right field. The initials 'M.E.D.' appear on the subject's wristband, and the engraver's initials 'DE' are visible at the lower right. |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE HAS BEEN MY OBJECTIVE IN LIFE |
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