GEORGE WASHINGTON As President, he sends a miniature cameo bust of himself to a lady. The original gift is framed with the President's letter and a presentation plaque. Framed collection including: 1) Autograph Letter Signed in the Third Person. As President, 1 page, 6¼x4½. No place, 1796 March 16. Signed “the President” in text. To a Mrs. Stewart, in full: "Not for the representation or the value, but because it is the production of a fair lady, the President takes the liberty of presenting the enclosed, with his best regards, to Mrs. Stewart praying her acceptance." Toned and creased. Trimmed, irregularly cut edges. Fine condition.2) Ephemera, unsigned. Framed reproduction of Madame de Brehan's miniature portrait of a Grecian style image of Washington. George Washington (1732-1799) a Virginia planter and surveyor who gained his military experience in the French and Indian War, was a delegate to the Continental Congress when he volunteered to take command of the American militia surrounding British-occupied Boston in 1775.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. "BILL" CLINTON The 42nd U.S. President pens this encouraging note to Senator Daniel Moynihan referring to some social and economic aspects, signed in black ink Autograph Note Signed: "Bill" in black ink as President. One page. 6¼x4¼ card. Embossed with gilt Presidential Seal and words"The President". Place: Washington, District of Columbia. Date: September 28, 1999. Addressed to: Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. In full: "Senator, If we persevere we'll get this done! - I will help in any way I can, in or out of office. Best." A day earlier, after getting the news of a higher than expected $115 billion budget surplus, President Clinton said, in part: "This triple digit surplus is larger than projected, larger than last year's and, in fact, larger than any surplus in the history of the United States…We can give the 
JIMMY CARTER: 1976 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN Original draft of Jimmy Carter's address accepting the 1976 democratic nomination for president. This draft bears 153 words written in Carter's hand, including this attack on Republicans: "use line about every mistake-- Vietnam, Chile, CIA excesses, etc. - happened because plotted in secrecy without U.S. people". Annotated Speech Unsigned, 8p. No date, but 1976.Eight pages from a draft of his July 15, 1976 speech accepting the Democratic nomination for President. Pages are numbered 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 14 (concluding page of speech). Not signed, but bearing 153 words in Carter's handwriting. Adviser STUART EIZENSTADT is mentioned frequently by Carter ("Stu") on these pages. In the Carter White House, Eizenstadt served as Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs and Policy. The following are quotes from the eight pages, Carter's handwritten edits and comments, and related excerpts from Carter's acceptance address delivered at the Democratic National Convention in Madison Square Garden on July 15, 1976.
GEORGE W. BUSH, GEORGE BUSH and BARBARA BUSH Color photo of the 41st and 43rd Presidents, with their First Ladies, walking under an honor guard. Signed by George W. Bush as President, and by both of his parents Photograph inscribed and signed: "George W. Bush", "George Bush", "Barbara Bush", and inscribed by an unknown hand: "To: Dan/Best Wishes -". Color, 10x8. GEORGE HERBERT WALKER BUSH (b. 1924) was Ronald Reagan's Vice President (1981-1989) before serving as 41st U.S. President (1989-1993), the first incumbent Vice President to be elected President since 1836. Even before becoming Vice President, he had built an impressive resumé: decorated service in WWII, Congressman (1967-1971), U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (1971-1972), Chairman of the Republican National Committee (1973-1974), first Chief of the U.S. Liaison Office in Beijing, China (1974-1975) and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (1976-1977). BARBARA (PIERCE) BUSH married George H. W.
WARREN HARDING Archive of letters written by and to the President, his aides and sister, including a letter offering evidence to refute Nan Britton's claim that Harding was father of her child. Accompanying memorabilia includes vintage photos of Harding, and passes signed by two prominent US Senators. Collection includes: 1) Autograph Letter signed: "W.G.H.", 1 page, 5½x6¾ with blank integral leaf. No place, May 22, n. d., but with original mailing envelope postmarked Washington, D.C., May 22, 1917. To Mrs. Charles Williamson, in full: "Thank you for your note and clipping. Am glad to have both. Funny thing - I have a letter from California signed Ruth Williamson, who writes as though she knows me. Isn't that your daughter's name? But surely your daughter is not that far away. I am to be in New York either on Thursday, 24th, or Tuesday, 29th. One or the other is sure, possibly both. I'll be delighted to look you up. With assurances of high esteem, I am sincerely yours". Multiple mailing folds. Toned at folds. Multiple minor ink smudges. Otherwise, fine condition. 2) Autograph Letter signed: "Your Friend" [Harding], 2 pages (integral leaf), 4¾x6½.
THOMAS JEFFERSON and JAMES MADISON As President and Secretary of State, they signed this 1806 grant for land in Ohio, matted and framed to 40x21½ Land Grant signed: "Th. Jefferson" as President, "James Madison" as Secretary of State, 1 page, 15x9. Matted and framed with portraits of Jefferson and Madison and two explanatory metallic plaques to an overall size of 40x21½. Washington, D.C., 1806 May 8. Land grant issued to Nicholas Gutshall of Washington County, Pennsylvania, for a defined territory in the territory northwest of the Ohio and above the mouth of the Kentucky River, as authorized by an Act of Congress. Overcoming his scruples about the powers of the federal government, President Jefferson authorized the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803. This bargain doubled the size of the United States. Between 1798 and 1821, Congress enacted legislation allowing citizens like Mr. Gutshall to purchase parcels of public land there on generous terms, insuring that America's population, not just its territory, expanded rapidly westward.
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Large 14½x18¼ signed sketch of the President who was elected to four terms. Sketch Signed: "Franklin D. Roosevelt" in pencil. Also signed by the artist and dated circa 1941. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) is one of the best-known Presidents in United States history. Before his tenure in the Oval Office, he served as Governor of New York. This position gave him valuable experience working with progressive-minded individuals to improve the economy. He served in the position for just over 12 years, dying 11 weeks into his fourth term. Roosevelt oversaw the U.S. during the Great Depression and World War II. His progressive platform introduced Social Security and the first national minimum wage. During his first term as Commander-in-Chief, he ended Prohibition. This decision is largely credited with helping him to a landslide 1936 election victory. Frame slightly chipped at corners. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed in the Gallery of History style: 26¾x37.
JAMES GARFIELD The 20th President of the United States signed this 5¾x2¾ piece of paper less than two months before being assassinated in office. Signature: "James A. Garfield/May 21 1881" 5¾x2¾ piece of paper. James Abram Garfield (1831-1881) rose to the rank of Major General in the U.S. Army during the Civil War, participating in the battles of Shiloh and Chickamauga, before resigning his commission to take a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives (1863-1880). A political moderate, Garfield was the compromise choice of a deadlocked Republican Convention in 1880, nominated on the 36th ballot and elected President by a narrow margin. Garfield's assassination by a disappointed office seeker helped advance the cause of civil service reform which he had advocated. Shot on July 2 1881, Garfield died on September 19, only 200 days into his term. Signatures of Garfield as President, are thus extremely rare. Fine condition. 
BILL CLINTON President Bill Clinton signed this typed letter to Senator Pat Moynihan in 1999 regarding live bombing exercises Vieques, Puerto Rico that had killed a native Puerto Rican earlier that year. He added an autograph postscript that "I will do all I can to bring this to a satisfactory conclusion"... and he did. Typed Letter Signed: "Bill" as President, 2p, 7x10½, separate sheets. The White House, Washington, 1999 October 20. On White House letterhead to The Honorable Daniel Patrick Moynihan, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. Begins: "Dear Pat". In part: "Thank you for your letter on the Navy's target practice at Vieques, Puerto Rico. I especially appreciate your thoughts because of your personal experience as well as the insight you provided on Puerto Rico matters in general. You helped me understand the Puerto Rico issue during the dinner you recalled in your letter and at other points early in my presidency...I also recognize the unprecedented unity and strong feelings Puerto Ricans have regarding Vieques...
JOHN F. KENNEDY Eight-page typed draft of a campaign speech delivered in Houston with 47 words of ink notation - including his name - written by the man himself Typed Manuscript signed: "Kennedy" in notes, 8 pages, 8x10½, separate sheets. Shown on hinges and framed to allow for complete visibility. Houston, Texas. Dated September 12, 1960.His reading copy of a presidential campaign speech in Houston, Texas.Kennedy's handwritten notes (47 words, including his name-"Kennedy") were written on the blank verso of the eighth page. JFK's lecturing/speech style was one of changing what was prepared for him, by writing notes to himself and incorporating those thoughts into the speech he actually delivered. This is exactly the case with this speech. 18 words including his name, "Kennedy", are in ink, the balance in light pencil: "Leon Jaworsky (sic)/Lt. Gov. Ramsey/Att Wilson/Cong Thomas/Cong Bob Casey/Jack Brooks/Jim Wright/Homer Thornberry/John Young. James Bowie/Crockett/Travis. Union/Daniel Webster. 1860. 21 Democrats. Nixon-Kennedy/Contest. FDR. Plodding feet. National Party. Century/Stand pat. Kansas-Nebraska/Controversy. Butterflys.
GEORGE WASHINGTON Ten days before Washington resigns his command as Commander in Chief, he discharges one of the last of his men in his personal guard. Manuscript DS: "G: Washington", 1p, 9¼x14¾. "Given at Philadelphia", 1783 DECEMBER 10.TEXT IN THE HAND OF COLONEL DAVID COBB WHO HAS PENNED AND SIGNED IN THE LOWER LEFT: "By His Excellency/Command/David Cobb/Aid (sic) de Camp". In full: "By His Excellency George Washington Esqr General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America. The Bearer ROBERT PAPPE CORPORAL IN THE INDEPENDENT TROOP OF HORSE COMMANDED BY MAJOR VAN HEER, being enlisted for the War, and having served the term of his engagement, consented to continue in SERVICE UNTILL (sic) the 31ST DAY OF DECEMBER inst, from which date he is hereby discharged the American Army. And in consequence of his Attention and Fidelity, the Commander in Chief being authorized by a Resolution of Congress, presents him with the Horse, Arms and Accoutrements now in his possession, as a gratuity.
JAMES EARL "JIMMY" CARTER Typed, unsigned speech with handwritten corrections read by Carter during his 1976 presidential bid in a predominantly black part of Los Angeles County. Typed speech unsigned, with handwritten corrections in black and blue ink. 8 pages, 8½x11. This speech was read during Carter's 1976 presidential run at Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center, now Martin Luther King Jr.-Harbor Hospital. The hospital is located an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County near the Watts neighborhood, site of the Watts Riots of 1965, and the city of Compton, which had one of the highest concentrations of blacks - over 90 percent - in the United States at the time. Needless to say, Carter focused on race relations in this speech, specifically the impact of the civil rights movement. Carter and his running mate Walter Mondale ran against Republican candidates Gerald Ford, the incumbent, and Bob Dole, in 1976. Ford been appointed president in 1974 after the resignations of president Richard Nixon during 
BILL CLINTON Bill Clinton sends a typed letter of thanks. Typed Letter Signed: "Bill" as President, 1p, 6¾x8¾. The White House, Washington, 1997 February 20.To Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Washington, D.C. In full: "Thank you for writing to describe how the Medal of Freedom was revitalized during the Kennedy Administration - it's a fascinating story. I am proud to bestow this high honor on several exemplary citizens each year. It was altogether fitting to have you in attendance at Senator Dole's ceremony and I enjoyed our brief chat. I will keep in mind your thoughts about the original intent of announcing 'the list' once each year on July 4th." On January 17, 1997, a month earlier, President CLINTON presented BOB DOLE with the Presidential Medal of Freedom for Dole's service in World War II and Congress. Clinton had defeated Dole in the 1996 presidential election and would be inaugurated for his second term three days after the ceremony. Dole was clearly touched by the award, but nevertheless he began his remarks with: "I, Robert J. Dole, do solemnly swear..." as laughter erupted in the room.Presidents, Vice Presidents & First Ladies | Art
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PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN PENCIL CO-SIGNED BY: GENERAL COLIN L. POWELL, GENERAL H. NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF - HFSID 271084OPERATION DESERT STORM: GEORGE BUSH, NORMAN SCHWARZKOPF and COLIN POWELL George Bush, Norman Schwarzkopf, and Colin Powell sign a color 20x26½ limited edition numbered 101 of 250 of a montage of scenes from Operation Desert Storm.Sale Price $1,700.00
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PRESIDENT JAMES E. "JIMMY" CARTER - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CO-SIGNED BY: ALAN JAY LERNER, NEIL ARMSTRONG, PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - HFSID 17602GERALD R. FORD, JIMMY CARTER, NEIL ARMSTRONG and ALAN JAY LERNER Gerald R. Ford, Jimmy Cart, Neil Armstrong, and Alan Jay Lerner sign a color publicity photograph. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Bill -/Regards/Alan Jay Lerner", "Jimmy Carter", "Best wishes to/Mr. W. Godward -/Neil Armstrong" and "To W.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. "BILL" CLINTON - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 279553PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. "BILL" CLINTON This spectacular piece is an extra-large 43x35 color bust portrait of the United States' 42nd President standing at a podium
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PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER - INSCRIBED ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 178341DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER B/w reproduction of a Thomas E. Stephens painting of Dwight Eisenhower, signed "with best wishes" by him for choreographer Leon Leonidoff. Inscribed illustration signed "For Leon Leonidoff/with best wishes from/Dwight D. Eisenhower" in brown ink. B/w, 12x10¾ overall, 8½x7 image, one surface.
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FIRST LADY MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER - INSCRIBED PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 215378MAMIE EISENHOWER. Printed Image inscribed and signed: "For Selwyn Gamble -- Mamie Doud Eisenhower". Color, 11x14. Portrait of Mamie's husband, Dwight D. Eisenhower, from "The Portraits of the Presidents" series by artist Sam J. Patrick. ©1969, Bowman Publishing Corp. Printed biography of the 34th U.S.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 48086GERALD FORD Gerald R. Ford signs a color reproduction of the Great Seal of the United States. Printed Art signed: "Gerald R. Ford". Color, 7½x8½ overall, image 5¼x5¼ (one surface) of the great seal of the United States. On August 9, 1974, Gerald R.
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PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 79255HERBERT HOOVER Herbert Hoover signs a printed image of himself. Printed Image signed in ink: "Herbert Hoover". Sepia, 8½x9¾ overall, image 8x8½ (two surface). Hoover's presidential term ended on March 3, 1933. Herbert Clark Hoover (1874-1964) served as the 31st U.S. President from 1929-1933.
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PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 16860HERBERT HOOVER Color 10½x14¾ printed image of a young Herbert Hoover wearing a suit and tie. Printed Image signed in ink: "Herbert Hoover". Color, 10½x14¾. Herbert Clark Hoover (1874-1964) served as the 31st U.S. President from 1929-1933.
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MURIEL HUMPHREY - PRINTED ART SIGNED - HFSID 288053MURIEL HUMPHREY She autographs a print of menu art! Printed Art signed: "Muriel Humphrey", in green ink. 8½x7 print of a longhaired man in tux carrying a Steinway case - cut from a Hook's Restaurant menu. Muriel Buck Humphrey (1912-1998) had married Hubert Humphrey in 1936. Her husband, who had been a U.S.
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FIRST LADY LADY BIRD JOHNSON - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 215377LADY BIRD JOHNSON. Printed Image inscribed and signed: "My best wishes/to Selwyn Gamble/Lady Bird/Johnson". Color, 11x14. Reproduction of a portrait of President Lyndon B. Johnson by Sam J. Patrick. ©1968, Bowmar Publishing Corp. and ©1972, 1976 by Ottenheimer Publisher, Inc.
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PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 226235RICHARD NIXON Large 15½x19½ blue ink bust portrait of Richard Nixon on white cloth, signed by Nixon in black ink Illustration signed "Richard Nixon" in black ink. 15½x19½ white cloth with 10½x14½ blue ink bust portrait, one surface.
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PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 77754RICHARD NIXON Color illustration of Richard Nixon wearing a suit and tie. Illustration signed: "Richard Nixon." Color, 5¾x9. Illustration by artist C. L. MacNelly, © 1971. Richard
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PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - INSCRIBED ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 226345RICHARD NIXON 11x14 color illustration of Richard Nixon wearing a suit and tie inscribed. Color illustration inscribed and signed: "To Selwyn Gamble/With best wishes,/from/Richard Nixon". Color, 11x14.
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PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - INSCRIBED ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 255285RICHARD NIXON. Printed Image inscribed and signed: "To Mary Emminger/With best wishes/from/Richard Nixon". Color, 12½x9¾ overall, image 11x6¾ (one surface). American artist-illustrator Norman Rockwell's reproduction of his painting of the 37th U.S.
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PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 46010RICHARD NIXON Richard Nixon signs a small color magazine image of himself. Magazine image signed: "Richard Nixon". Color, 3½x5¼. Artist-illustrator Norman Rockwell's portrait of Richard Nixon for the November 5, 1960 cover of the "Saturday Evening Post".
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PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK CO-SIGNED BY: FIRST LADY LADY BIRD JOHNSON, FIRST LADY BESS W. TRUMAN - HFSID 16034RICHARD NIXON, BESS TRUMAN AND LADY BIRD JOHNSON Richard Nixon, Bess Truman, and Lady Bird Johnson sign a printed art of The Great Seal of the United States printed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Printed Art signed in ink: "Richard Nixon", "Bess Truman" and "Lady Bird Johnson".
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PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT - INSCRIBED ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 251321FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT He inscribes and signs a printed portrait, which is also signed by the artist who drew the original for use in the 1932 Presidential campaign. Printed Portrait inscribed and signed: "For Judge Nathan Layton/from Franklin D. Roosevelt". B/w, 11¼x15¾.
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PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT - INSCRIBED ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 279352FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT Large 17¾x23¾ b/w bust drawing of FDR in a suit-and-tie, signed "for my friend John H. Wilson" in brown ink. Wilson was a former Democratic Congressman from Pennsylvania and a four-time DNC delegate. Illustration inscribed and signed: "for my friend John H. Wilson/from/Franklin D Roosevelt".
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM H. TAFT - INSCRIBED ORIGINAL ART SIGNED CIRCA 1929 CO-SIGNED BY: M. H. HERRIN - HFSID 174828WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT and M.H. HERRIN William Howard Taft signs a pencil drawing of himself by M. H. Herrin. Original Art inscribed and signed: "For M.H. Herrin/with best wishes/Wm H. Taft" as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. Pencil drawing, 9x11½ overall, image 6¼x7 (one surface).
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FIRST LADY BESS W. TRUMAN - ILLUSTRATION SIGNED - HFSID 215379ELIZABETH W. "BESS" TRUMAN 12x15¾ ink drawing of Harry Truman by Selwyn Gamble signed by his wife and First Lady Illustration signed "Bess W. Truman". Drawing in blue ink, 12x15¾ heavy cardstock, by Selwyn C. Gamble of Senatobia, Mississippi, Gamble's stamp on verso in blue ink.
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FIRST LADY BESS W. TRUMAN - PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK - HFSID 215376ELIZABETH "BESS" TRUMAN 11x14 print of president Truman signed "Bess W Truman" by his wife and First Lady Annotated printed art signed "To Selaya/Best [illegible] wishes/Bess W Truman". Color, 11x14. Print of Sam J. Patrick's portrait of Truman, with biographical information on Truman on verso. ©1969 Bowmar Publishing Corp.
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PRESIDENT HARRY S TRUMAN - INSCRIBED PRINTED ART SIGNED IN INK 05/12/1966 - HFSID 86095HARRY S TRUMAN 9x12 portrait of the 33rd U.S. President in a suit and tie with the Capitol building in the background Printed Portrait inscribed and signed: "To Donald N. Clark best wishes/5-12-66 Harry S Truman". Color, 9x12.
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FLORENCE ARNOLD TUGWELL - ORIGINAL ART SIGNED - HFSID 56822FLORENCE ARNOLD TUGWELL Signed black silhouette by Betty Kaufman of Florence Arnold Tugwell, first wife of FDR's Brains Truster Rexford Guy Tugwell, on an index card Original art signed "Florence Tugwell". Black ink notations on verso in unknown hand. 1¼x2¾ silhouette on 3x5 card.
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