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1961-1965 Ulysses S. Grant & Robert E. Lee Civil War Centennial Commission Medal.

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1961-1965 Ulysses S. Grant & Robert E. Lee Civil War Centennial Commission Medal.
1961-1965 Ulysses S. Grant & Robert E. Lee Civil War Centennial Commission Medal.. The Civil War Centennial Commission issued this commemorative medal as their Official Medallion in 1961. Designed by sculptor Joseph E. Renier. They feature Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant with the words “Let Us Have Peace” and “Consciousness of Duty Faithfully Performed. The American Civil War Centennial was the official United States commemoration of the American Civil War, also known as the War Between the States. Commemoration activities began in 1957, four years prior to the 100th anniversary of the commencement of hostilities, and ended in 1965 with the 100th anniversary of the surrender at Appomattox.