Walt Disney Commemorative Gold Medal | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 25, 1969

On this day in 1969, U.S. President Richard Nixon presented Lillian Disney with the Walt Disney Commemorative Gold Medal. Congress passed Public Law 90-316 to honor Disney’s service to motion pictures, theme parks, good will, and philanthropy. The award was sculpted by Blaine Gibson and struck by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. Six thousand bronze replicas were sold as a fundraiser for the California Institute of the Arts. The original medal is currently on loan to Disneyland for the 70th celebration and is on display at the Opera House. Don't miss Daps Magic's official weekly YouTube show Geeks Corner here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAF91C7183BAB676B Visit Daps Magic: https://DapsMagic.com Daps Magic HQ: https://DapsMagic.com/DapsHQ Daps Magic was created by a very special group of Disney Fans who had a dream for a place on the internet where people, young and old, could share their love of Walt Disney and his legacy in a safe and fun atmosphere.