Congressional Medal Honoring the Wright Brothers, 1909
THF156462 / Congressional Medal Honoring the Wright Brothers, 1909
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Artifact Overview
After Wilbur Wright's demonstrations at Le Mans, France, and Orville Wright's flights at Fort Myer, Virginia, accolades poured in for the brothers. At a grand celebration in Dayton in June 1909, Brigadier General James Allen, of the U.S. Army Signal Corps, presented them with a gold medal awarded by the United States Congress. This is a replica of that prize.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1909
Subject Date
04 March 1909
Creators
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2003.0.27.108
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Metal
Color
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.25 in
Length: 3.25 in
Inscriptions
verso:
Orville Wright
Wilbur Wright
Resolution of Congress March 4, 1909
In Recognition and Appreciation of their Ability Courage and Success in Navigating the Air
MORGAN
verso:
Shall Mount up with Wings as Eagles
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