Medal, Research Institute of America Award, James H. Doolittle
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These medals and trophies were awarded to General James (Jimmy) Doolittle for his aeronautical engineering and piloting accomplishments. General Doolittle earned his Doctor of Science Degree in aeronautical engineering from MIT in 1925.
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Manufacturer
Medallic Art Company Physical Description
Research Institute of America Award presented to James H. Doolittle; Obverse: relief of the Capitol Dome, Flag, Graph, Factory, and Skyscraper depicted, embossed text "RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF AMERICA, RIA, JUS DICERE"; Reverse: relief of a wreath surrounds embossed text "RESARCH INSTITUTE AWARD JAMES H. DOOLITTLE WHO HAS ENRICHED THE HISTORY OF A FREE PEOPLE 1935-1960".
Dimensions
3-D: 1.3 x 7.6cm (1/2 x 3 in.) Materials
Silver Inventory Number
A19610002000
Credit Line
Donated by Lt. Gen. James H. Doolittle (USAF, Ret.)
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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