Lot 1078
Framed display of Eisenhower & Nixon Inaugural Items. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States, is chiefly remembered as the principal architect of the Allied invasion of Europe during World War II and perpetrating the ultimate defeat of Nazi Germany. As president, he ended the Korean War, but his two terms produced few legislative landmarks or dramatic initiatives in foreign policy. His presidency is remembered as a period of relative calm in the United States, and is often regarded with nostalgia by seniors today.
The custom black and clear lucite display holds: a bronze inaugural medal showing both Eisenhower and his Vice-President, Richard Nixon, and dating to his second inauguration. Along with this is a ticket each for admittance to view the inauguration and attend the ball later that evening. Both are for the first inauguration, on January, 20, 1953.
The bronze medal, issued under the authority of the 1957 inaugural committee, has distinguished joint portraits facing left, with names of the two principals on the reverse. The viewing ticket, in red ink, is for Row 1, in stand 10. Its reverse likewise with affable joint portraits flanking a rendering of the White House. The ticket for the ball is in blue and gold ink, with an admission price of $10.00 (probably half a week's wages, or more, for most people then), along with a 20% tax charge!
All items finely preserved, the inaugural medal is mint with the viewing ticket having two small, trifling stains on the reverse. Width of largest ticket: 7-1/8". Overall size of display: 13-1/2 x 9-3/8".
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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