FDR: “Historical events could be very suitably and properly commemorated…”

On the recordJune 18, 1935

Historical events could be very suitably and properly commemorated through the striking by the Government of medals in lieu of coins.

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Democratic · New York

Source

Letter on the Issuance of Commemorative Coins

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