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Art Craft 1964 Goldwater and Johnson Medals
US Presidential Election of 1964
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These are privately produced medals of Barry Goldwater and Lyndon Johnson sold in 1964 when they competed in the 1964 US Presidential Election.
 
They were produced by the ArtCraft company and both have a manufacturer monogram "AC." A 1964 US copyright entry for the Goldwater medal indicates that it was registered by "Ernest R. Neyhard d.b.a Artcraft" on May 26, 1964.
 
Sold by "Commemorative Arts Inc." in September, 1964.
 
Barry Goldwater Medal
1. Barry Goldwater ArtCraft President Candidate Medal 1964
Bronze, 40 mm, 21.78 gm
 
Obverse:
BARRY M. GOLDWATER 1964
 
Reverse:
Arizona map with star, eagle on shield
"I seek an America proud of its past, its ways, its dreams"
Monogram "AC"
 
Lyndon Johnson Medal
2. Lyndon Johnson ArtCraft President Medal 1964
Bronze, 40 mm, 21.74 gm
 
Obverse:
LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON PRESIDENT 1964
 
Reverse:
Eagle and wreath
"UPWARD TO THE GREAT SOCIETY"
Monogram "AC"
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