Object Details
Summary
This gold medal was part of the Medal for Merit award given to Dr. Charles Stark Draper by President Truman on February 8, 1946. Established by President Roosevelt in 1942, the Medal for Merit awarded civilians of the United States and its allies for exceptionally meritorious service or courageous acts in the furtherance of the war effort. Dr. Draper received the Medal for Merit for his extensive work in the area of anti-aircraft fire control equipment for the U.S. Navy. Dr. Draper's career included a long term as a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and engineering work that led to his recognition as the "father of inertial guidance." Dr. Draper gave the award to the National Collection in 1974.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Charles S. Draper
Inventory Number
A19800485000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons
Materials
Metal medal attached to cloth ribbon in storage box.
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/2in. (3.81cm)
Other (Box): 4in. x 8in. (10.16 x 20.32cm)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Exhibit Station
Rockets & Missiles
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19800485000