JAMES J. DAVIS - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 192223
Price: $90.00
JAMES J. DAVIS. Signature: "James J Davis", 5x3 card. James
John Davis (1873-1947), who immigrated to the U.S. from Wales in 1881, became a
puddler in the ironworks in Pennsylvania before moving to Elwood, Indiana, where
he became involved in local politics and labor activities. In 1907, the year
Davis moved to Pittsburgh, he became Director General of the Loyal Order of
Moose. In 1921, Davis was appointed Secretary of Labor by President
Warren G. Harding, serving under Presidents Harding, Calvin Coolidge and Herbert
Hoover until he resigned in 1930 to become Republican U.S. Senator from
Pennsylvania. Davis served until 1945, being defeated for reelection in
1944. He published his autobiography, The Iron Puddler, in 1922. Lightly
rippled from mounting. Lightly soiled at left blank margin, paper clip
impression at upper blank margin. Mounting remnant on verso (light show through
at area around signature). Overall, fine condition, with large, bold
signature.
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