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The significance of Jewish medals is both historical and artistic; they illustrate the history of the Jews in the widest sense of the word. (S… Larisa Latynina , 1934-
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Medal of Honor
The highest American decoration for valor is the Medal of Honor. In separate army, navy, and air force versions,… Pisanello , Pisanello (ca. 1395-1455), painter and medalist, was a leading master of the International Gothic style of painting in Italy and created the first ex… Evelyn Ashford , Ashford, Evelyn
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Cologne, Germany
Rhoendorf, West Germany
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