[Indian Peace Medal containing the image of Andrew Johnson]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01993.02 Author/Creator: Place Written: s.l. Type: Object Date: 1865 Pagination: 1 medal Height: 6.2 cm, Width: 6.2 cm Order a Copy
One side of this medal contains the bust of President Andrew Johnson. The reverse side contains an engraving of a Native American and an American colonist shaking hands while standing in front of an altar. George Washington's bust stands on top of the altar, and "peace" is written on the altar's side.
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