Sterling silver Franklin D. Roosevelt Freedom Medal presented to McNamara by the Four Freedoms Foundation, 2-inch diameter, suspended by a blue grosgrain ribbon edged in red and white. Included is a typed manuscript draft of his acceptance speech, entitled “Remarks by Robert S. McNamara Upon Receipt of ‘The Freedom From Want Medal,’ Hyde Park, March 4, 1983,” dated April 19, 8.5 x 11, four pages, bearing numerous pencil notations and corrections in his hand. These are accompanied by the original calligraphic citation signed by two officials of the foundation, Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., and William J. vanden Heuvel, one page, 9 x 12, housed in a gilt-lettered black leather presentation folder lined in navy cloth, as well as an original glossy 10 x 7.5 photo of the presentation ceremony, a program, and a schedule of events. In overall fine condition, with one cloth panel detached from the inner cover of the citation’s presentation folder. Provenance: Sotheby’s, Estate of Robert S. McNamara. RR Auction COA.
