Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Medal [reverse]

Art Historical Context

This bronze medal, created in 1905, commemorates the inauguration of President Theodore Roosevelt for his second term. Following his election victory in 1904, the piece captures a pivotal moment in American history when Roosevelt’s progressive policies and energetic leadership were shaping the nation’s future. As the reverse side of the official inaugural medal, it serves as a tangible reminder of early 20th-century civic traditions that celebrated presidential transitions through finely crafted objects. Engraver and modeler George Morgan, known for his work at the U.S. Mint, designed the med...