Summary
Medal depicting Woodrow Wilson, issued by France, 1917.
Despite President Wilson's earlier efforts to avoid war two years later in 1917 he asked Congress to declare war and it became official on April 6, 1917.
Obverse Description
Draped bust of President Wilson wearing glasses facing three-quarters left between the flame of Liberty and a faces marked 'DROIT'; below 'WILSON', in exergue, an eagle with spread wings.
Reverse Description
France and Britannia, in the form of draped females, welcome the United States to the battle field.
Edge Description
The edge is plain.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
circa 1917 AD
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Issued By
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Person Depicted
President Woodrow Wilson - United States Government, United States of America, circa 1917
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Inscriptions
Obverse; 'DROIT / WILSON'.
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Material
Copper
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
68 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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Keywords
Politicians, Presidents, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918