Congressional Gold Medal, 1959, Robert Goddard, Reproduction
Object Details
- Summary
- This is a bronze reproduction of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded posthumously to Dr. Robert H. Goddard in 1959 for his pioneering work in rocket development from the early 1900s until his death in 1945. His contributions included the building and launching of the world's first liquid fuel rocket in 1926. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions, and each medal honors a particular individual, institution, or event.
- Goddard's wife Esther, who promoted her husband's legacy after his death through lectures and by editing and publishing his papers, gave the medal to the National Collection in 1963.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- See more items in
- National Air and Space Museum Collection
- Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. Robert Goddard
- Data Source
- National Air and Space Museum
- Inventory Number
- A19640014000
- Type
- AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
- Restrictions & Rights
- Usage conditions apply
- Materials
- Non-magnetic Metal, Unknown Plating
- Dimensions
- 3-D: 7 × 0.5cm (2 3/4 × 3/16 in.)
- Storage: 12.7 × 12.7 × 2.5cm (5 × 5 × 1 in.)
- Record ID
- nasm_A19640014000
Bronze in color
Bronze medal in wood, glass, and steel frame with the reverse of this medal and both sides of the Langley Medal
