From William to Joe: 120 Years of Official Presidential Inaugural Medals
Matthew Chiarello (2021)
Multi-Media Summary
This session will feature a high-level survey of the medals authorized to commemorate each presidential inauguration since 1901. Special attention will be paid to the history of the medallic tradition and to several unique pieces. Matthew is the author of "Official Inaugural Medals: A Guide," the first authoritative handbook on the topic since 1981. Speaker: Matthew Chiarello.