The beautifully designed piece has been encased in high-quality acrylic exclusively for the Buck Stops Here Store. The coin itself was presented to "dignitaries and [President Clinton] at the commissioning of the ship" in Norfolk, Virginia on July 25, 1998.
"I live in Independence, and I've always loved Mr. Truman. . . .I know people will hang on to these for years and years. [They] help to reconnect us with our gratitude and patriotism." Source: USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)The Examiner, Saturday, August 1, 1998.
Russell Mende was honored with a plaque during the Special Recruit Company ceremony held in the Truman Library Courtyard. Captain Thomas G. Otterbein, first Commanding Officer of the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) and Congressman Ike Skelton (Missouri) were key speakers at the event.
Made in the USA, the paperweight measures: 4" (L) x 3" (W) x 0.75" (D).
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