Medallic Art Company (Maco) Medals

Very nice pair!

Excellent!

cptbilly posted this John James Audubon medal on the first page of the thread, so my apologies for posting mine also. Included are scans of the informational brochure included with the medal.

A U.S. Capitol Historical Society authorized medal commemorating the Sept 18, 1793, laying of the cornerstone at the Capitol by George Washington. Sometimes referred to as the "A Place of Resounding Deeds" medal by Ralph J. Menconi, it was issued in 1.5 inch and 2.5 inch sizes. Also issued in a .999 silver version, the medal was struck by Medallic Art Co. (c) mark is 1971, though issued in 1973, the 180th Anniversary of the event.
The obverse features the US Capitol, 50 stars representing the states, and the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. In quotes, the phrase "A PLACE OF RESOUNDING DEEDS." [Note: I've searched high and low for the author of that phrase. If any US History buffs know the answer, please weigh in.]

The reverse depicts Washington in Masonic regalia ; Shields of the House and Senate; the Mace of The House; and a federal eagle that resembles the one found in the Old Senate Chamber. I don't know what the object to the 4 o'clock position right of the Senate shield is. . .looks like a bundle of some kind.

An account of the cornerstone laying ceremony is here: http://www.phoenixmasonry.org/mason...edallion.htm
Various versions of this medal can be found in the secondary markets. Mine bears an edge imprint: "(c) 1985 - MACO - Bronze" which indicates it is a re-strike.

Hondo: Thank you. I suspect it was Robert Byrd. In this link: https://www.senate.gov/artandhistor...ro_Lott.html as Lott was introducing the Leader's Lecture Series, he refers to "One of my colleagues, in a magisterial history of the Senate, termed it a "place of resounding deeds. It has indeed been that, and more." That points a finger at WV Senator Robert Byrd, who penned a four volume history of the Senate. . .Byrd's tenure in the Senate began in Jan 1959 so it's feasible-- if Byrd said it -- he did so prior to 1971, when Menconi sculpted the medal.

I've emailed the US Senate Historian's office and US Capitol Historical Society. Also aware there was a VHS/DVD called " A Place of Resounding Deeds" which was available at the Capitol Visitor Center. . .If I get any answers, I'll post them in this thread.

Never thought finding out who coined a phrase would be such a challenge.

No apologies necessary. . .I suspect there are plenty of instances in the CCF where folks have posted items that were previously posted.

One of the most interesting threads ever!

Beautiful medals, commems and Captain!