Museum Collections
Luce Center
William the Silent Award for Journalism medal
Object Number:
2007.18.4.2
Date:
1950-1960
Medium:
Bronze
Dimensions:
Diameter: 50.1 mm
Marks:
on edge: "HOLLAND"
Description:
Circular bronze medal; obverse with bust of Prince William I of Orange and "WILLIAM THE SILENT FATHER OF THE NETHERLANDS"; reverse with "WILLIAM THE SILENT AWARD FOR JOURNALISM / IN LOVE OF LIBERTY AND IN THE DEFENSE OF IT HOLLAND HAS BEEN OUR EXAMPLE / BENJAMIN FRANKLIN"
Gallery Label:
This medal belonged to Henry R. Luce (1898-1967), founder of Time, Fortune, and Life Magazines and one of the most powerful figures in the history of American journalism.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila Luce and H. Christopher Luce in memory of Henry Luce III
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.