Israel-USA - Bicentennial of America 1776-1976 - “To bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.” - Gold 583 ...

Israel-USA - Bicentennial of America 1776-1976 - “To bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.” - Gold 583 (14K), 40.835g (23.82 AGW), 38mm Minted in honor of the American Bicentennial by the Medallic Arts Company in Danbury, CT. Mintage: 154 Pieces Total in Gold In the summer of 1790, after the difficult years of the American Revolution, President George Washington visited Newport, Rhode Island. He was welcomed by the local Jewish community, represented by Moses Seixas, sexton of the Hebrew Congregation of Newport. Seixas wrote a letter to Washington, and Washington responded with a famous letter stating: “To bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance.” This letter became a foundational expression of American religious freedom and is now displayed at the B'nai B'rith Headquarters in Washington, D.C. Right Side: Commemorative Medal: To honor the American Bicentennial (1776–1976), the American Israel Numismatic Association (AINA) issued its first commemorative medal, available in bronze, silver, and gold.