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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02767.02 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1809 |
| Title | James Madison Indian peace medal |
| Date | 1809 |
| Author | Reich, John (fl. 1809) |
| Document Type | Object |
| Content Description | Medal features James Madison's profile on front and the words "James Madison President of the U.S. A.D. 1809." Designer is unknown. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by John Reich. |
| Subjects | American Indian History President Diplomacy Government and Civics US Mint Art, Music, Theater, and Film |
| People | Reich, John (fl. 1809) Madison, James (1751-1836) |
| Theme | Native Americans; The Presidency; Government & Politics; Arts & Literature |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Indian peace medals were distributed to Indian tribes by the U.S. government as part of diplomatic relations. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |