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Medallion - Inauguration of George Washington
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1976 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Reverse description | The upper portion of the reverse field is filled with a multi-line narrative text legend headed 'OUR FIRST PRESIDENT', recounting key facts about George Washington's inauguration. In the lower field, a heraldic American eagle displayed in relief holds an olive branch in one talon and arrows in the other, perched on a shield. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | OUR FIRST PRESIDENT George Washington was inaugurated April 30, 1789 at the age of 57. He took his oath on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City, the first capital of the U.S. No other American has been honored more than Washington. The nation's capital, Washington D.C., was named for him. The state of Washington is the only state named after a President. The U.S. population was 4,900,000 in 1797, when Washington retired. |
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