The medals of the Franklin Mint Rugged American series were issued by Husky Oil in 1971.
The medals of the Franklin Mint Rugged American series were issued by Husky Oil in 1971.
The medals of the Franklin Mint Rugged American series were issued by Husky Oil in 1971.
The medals of the Franklin Mint Rugged American series were issued by Husky Oil in 1971.
The medals of the Franklin Mint Rugged American series were issued by Husky Oil in 1971.
Franklin Mint – History of US – Sit-down Stikes Sweep the Nation – 1937 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – There were 4,470 recorded strikes during 1937, mostly of sit-down variety – Feb 5-July 22 – President Roosevelt fails to “pack” the Supreme Court – May 6 – German dirigible Hindenburg explodes at Lakehurst, NJ – July – Disappearance of Amerial Earhart during Pacific flight.
Franklin Mint – History of the US – Columbian Exposition – 1893 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – Apr 21 – Drop in U.S. gold reserves below $100 million leads to financial panic – May 1-Oct 30 – World’s Columbian Exposition acclaims the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Cristopher Columbus – Sept 16 – The Cherokee Strip opened to settlement.
Franklin Mint – History of the US – Oklahoma Land Grab – 1889 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – Feb 9 – The Dept. of Agriculture is raised to cabinat status – Mar 4 – Benjamin Harrison becomes President – April 22 – Great rush for land after opening of Oklahoma to settlers – May 31 – Johnstown flood takes over 2000 lives – Oct 2 – Pan-American talks begin in Washington.
Franklin Mint – History of the US – US Mexican War – 1846 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – May 13 – War declared between United States and Mexico – June 14 – Republic of California proclaimed – United States and Great Britain decide the Oregon boundary – Aug 10 – The Smithsonian Institution created by Congress – Sep 25 – General Zachary Taylor occupies Monterrey.
Franklin Mint – History of the US – Battle of New Orleans – 1815 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – Jan 8 British troops repelled with great losses at New Orleans – Feb 15 – U.S. Senate ratifies Peace Treaty of Ghent – June 30 – Commodore Decatur signs treaty with Algiers ending tribute payments – July 3 – Commercial treaty arranged with Great Britain.
Franklin Mint – History of the US – Pinckney’s Treaty – 1795 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – Jan 29 – Five years residence is required by Naturalization Act – Jan 31 – Hamilton retires as Secretary of the Treasury – Aug 3 – Treaty of Greenville concluded with Ohio Indians – Sept 5 – Amity treaty made with Algiers – Oct 27 – Pinckney’s Treaty with Spain is signed.
Franklin Mint – History of the US – Jay’s Treaty – 1794 – 45mm – Proof Bronze Medal – June 5 – Neutrality Act passed by Congress – Aug 7 – State militia is called out to suppress Whiskey Rebellion – Aug 20 – General Wayne defeats Indians at Battle of Fallen Timbers – Nov 19 – Jay’s Treaty with Great Britain is signed.
Franklin Mint, History of the US, Hamilton and Jefferson Agree on Debt Retirement, 1790, 45mm, Proof Bronze Medal.
Each of the medals in this collection was created by a different member of the Franklin Mint Sculptor’s Studio on a theme of his or her own choosing.
Each of the medals in this collection was created by a different member of the Franklin Mint Sculptor’s Studio on a theme of his or her own choosing.
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