Machete given to John Joseph Moakley by the Salvadoran Supreme Court

Machete given to John Joseph Moakley by the Salvadoran Supreme Court

1991

Spanish inscription translated to English: "To a good friend Congressman Joe Moakley with respect and affection. The Supreme Court of Justice El Salvador 1991." Machete was presented by Dr. Mauricio Gutierrez Castro, President of the Supreme Court, saying, "This is my Gillette for you" (Moakley gave Castro a Gillette Sensor razor on an earlier trip to El Salvador)

Series 09.03 Special Materials: Memorabilia, Box OS 29 Item 338

Congressman John Joseph Moakley Papers, 1926-2001 (MS100)

View the finding aid to the John Joseph Moakley Papers for more information (PDF).

 

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