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Medal - Edward William Brooke
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 2008 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Reverse description | The upper portion of the reverse features a detailed relief of the United States Capitol Building, with the legend ACT OF CONGRESS 2008 along the upper rim. Below the Capitol, a six-line inspirational inscription attributed to Brooke occupies the central field. At the bottom, the Massachusetts State House is depicted in relief, flanked by laurel branches, with MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE inscribed along the lower rim. A small engraver's monogram PH appears to the right of the State House. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | ACT OF CONGRESS 2008 AMERICA'S GREATNESS LIES IN ITS WONDROUS DIVERSITY OUR MAGNIFICENT PLURALISM HAS MADE THIS COUNTRY GREAT OUR EVER-WIDENING DIVERSITY WILL KEEP US GREAT MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE |
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