Medal - History of the United States WPA Aids the Unemployed

Location United States
Year 1974
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 35.10 g
Diameter 44.5 mm
Thickness 2.90 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-160
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering WPA AIDS THE UNEMPLOYED JP 1935
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1935 MAY 6 - Works Progress Administration (WPA) is established as a Federal employment program for the jobless; MAY 27 - NRA declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court; AUG. - Social Security Act passed; SEP. 8 - Assassination of Senator Huey P. Long of `Share the Wealth,` fame. FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7722516350
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