Senator Edward William Brooke III Congressional Gold Medal
Issued in 2008
2008 Senator Edward Brooke Bronze Medal Reverse
2008 Senator Edward Brooke Bronze Medal Obverse
Coin Description
Reverse
Depicts the United Sates Capitol Building at the top of the medal and the Massachusetts State House at the bottom between two olive branches.
Obverse
Features an image of Senator Brooke.
The Story
This medal honors Senator Edward William Brooke III for his unprecedented and enduring service to our Nation. Brooke was the first African-American elected by popular vote to the United States Senate and served with distinction for two terms from January 3, 1967 to January 3, 1979.
The bronze medal pictured is a duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal.
2008 Senator Edward Brooke Bronze Medal Reverse
2008 Senator Edward Brooke Bronze Medal Obverse