Senator Edward William Brooke III Bronze Medal
Medals
- Year of Issue: 2008
- Authorizing Legislation: Public Law 110-260
Background
This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal honoring Senator Edward William Brooke III for his unprecedented and enduring service to the nation. Brooke was the first African American elected by popular vote to the United States Senate and served with distinction for two terms from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1979.
Congress authorized the medal on July 1, 2008.
Characteristics
The obverse features an image of Senator Brooke.
The reverse depicts the United Sates Capitol Building at the top of the medal and the Massachusetts State House at the bottom between two olive branches.
Obverse Inscriptions
- EDWARD WILLIAM BROOKE
Reverse Inscriptions
- AMERICA'S GREATNESS LIES IN ITS WONDROUS DIVERSITY, OUR MAGNIFICENT PLURALISM HAS MADE THIS COUNTRY GREAT, OUR EVER-WIDENING DIVERSITY WILL KEEP US GREAT.
- ACT OF CONGRESS 2008
- MASSACHUSETTS STATE HOUSE
Mint and Mint Mark
Artist Information
Obverse- Don Everhart, Sculptor-Engraver
- Phebe Hemphill, Medallic Artist