This is the rarest signed photo of Kennedy that we've ever seen! The newly inaugurated
President poses in the Oval Office with his top military advisers: Lyman Lemnitzer,
David Shoup, Thomas White, Arleigh Burke and George Decker. Kennedy and all 5
military chiefs have signed this very rare 20x16, color photographic display!
Very Rare Photograph Mount signed: "John F. Kennedy", "David M. Shoup", "Thomas D.
White", "L. L Lemnitzer", "Arleigh Burke" and "George H. Decker". Color, 20x16 overall,
image 13¼x10½ (two surfaces, with the signatures on the lower mat). Photo: Cecil W.
Stoughton. Printed US government caption on verso dates this photograph on January 25,
1961. This is the rarest signed photo of Kennedy that we've ever seen! JOHN F.
KENNEDY, inaugurated 5 days earlier, himself a naval veteran of combat in the South Pacific
in World War II, poses with the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The Joint Chiefs of Staff,
constituted in 1947 to advise the President and the Secretary of State, consists of a chairman
and the highest ranking officers of the military branches. Army General LYMAN
LEMNITZER (1899-1988) helped plan the North Africa and Sicily invasions as a key aide to
General Eisenhower during World War II.
Extraordinary collection comprised of those who were instrumental in bringing an end
to World War II.
Framed collection consisting of:
1.) President Harry S Truman - Inscribed Illustration Signed
Illustration signed and inscribed “To Ted Du Bay/Harry S Truman”. 6½ x 8, color
reproduction of a bust view painting of Truman by Ernest Hamlin Baker. Fine condition.
2.) James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle - Autographed Inscribed Photograph
Signed and inscribed “To George R. Saunders/with kindest personal regards/and every
good wish/J.H. Doolittle”. In black ink, 6¾ x 8½ b/w. Fine condition.
3.) Enola Gay Crew - Autographed Photograph
9¾ x 8, b/w, horizonal group photo of the crew assembled in front of the Enola Gay plane,
signed in blue ink diagonally across each image by "T. J. Van Kirk/Paul W. Tibbets and
Jacob Beser" in black ink by "Thomas W. Ferebee" on lower left corner in black ink by
"Morris R. Jeppson" on lower center "George R. Caron" and in blue ink diagonally on lower
right center "Richard H. Nelson" in all 7 signatures. Fine condition.
4.
The 42nd U.S. President pens this kind note to his political consultant in replacement
of his original autograph, which was lost when he visited a Manchester restaurant,
signed in black ink
Autograph Note Signed: "Bill Clinton" in black ink as 42nd U.S. President. 6½x4¼. Place:
Washington, District of Columbia. Date (circa): May-June, 1993. Seal of the President,
embossed in gold, at upper left. This card was introduced to the White House by George Bush.
In full: "To Brandon Mallard. -with thanks for your interest in our government. -good
luck in school and have a good summer." Lightly soiled, light tape remnants at top verso (no
show through). Accompanied by Typed Letter Signed: "Wendy Smith", 1p, 8½x11. The
White House, Washington, 1993 June 2. To Brandon Mallard. In full: "I sincerely
apologize for failing to return your autograph when we visited Chez Vachon Restaurant.
Sometimes with all the activity surrounding the President it is difficult to return all of the
autographs to their original owners. I hope this note from the President will serve as an
adequate substitute for the autograph and your time. Take care.…"
All five presidents from 1975 to 1992 - Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan,
George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton - signed this engraving of the White House.
White House Engraving signed: "Ronald Reagan", "Gerald R. Ford", "George Bush", "Bill
Clinton" and "Jimmy Carter". B/w, 8x6 overall, oval image 4¼x1½ (one surface). White
House engraving by "Bureau of Engraving and Printing." "Best wishes" also written by Jimmy
Carter with spacing, perhaps initially intended to allow for Rosalynn Carter's signature.
Signatures of the 38th-42nd U.S. Presidents. Republican GERALD R. FORD
(1913-2006) served as the nation's 38th U.S. President from 1974-1977. Ford, who had
assumed the Presidency upon the resignation of Richard M. Nixon, holds the distinction of being
the only person not to be elected to either the Vice Presidency or the Presidency. Ford was
denied election in his own right when he was defeated by Democrat JAMES EARL
"JIMMY" CARTER (1924-2024), who was 39th U.S. President for one term
(1977-1981). Republican RONALD REAGAN (1911-2004) served as 40th U.S.
President from 1981-1989.
Striking 16x20 black and white photograph of William Howard Taft.
Photograph Mount inscribed and signed: "For my faithful friend Millie Sullivan with best
wishes./April 28, 1911---/Wm H Taft ", as President, in black ink. 16¼ x 20½ photograph
mounted to a 22 ½ x 26½ white matte with a three-inch border. WILLIAM H. TAFT
(1857-1930) was the only man to serve as both President (1909-1913) and Chief Justice
(1921-1930). Hand-picked by Theodore Roosevelt to be his successor, Taft proved to be
a better "trust buster" than his mentor. He empowered the Interstate Commerce Commission to
end railroad abuses, started the process leading to a federal budget and sponsored a bill
requiring candidates to reveal campaign expenses. Taft's conservative decisions led to a parting
with the liberal Roosevelt and prevented him from securing a second term. Reaching the
pinnacle of his career as the 10th Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, Taft supported
the Judiciary Act of 1925, which gave the overburdened Court greater ability to determine the
number and type of cases it would hear. Minor wearing at matte corners, otherwise fine
condition. Frame exhibits minor wearing at corners. Framed to an overall size of 33x44.
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.All five presidents from 1975 to 1992 - Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan,
George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton - signed this engraving of the White House.
White House Engraving signed: "Ronald Reagan", "Gerald R. Ford", "George Bush", "Bill
Clinton" and "Jimmy Carter". B/w, 8x6 overall, oval image 4¼x1½ (one surface). White
House engraving by "Bureau of Engraving and Printing." "Best wishes" also written by Jimmy
Carter with spacing, perhaps initially intended to allow for Rosalynn Carter's signature.
Signatures of the 38th-42nd U.S. Presidents. Republican GERALD R. FORD
(1913-2006) served as the nation's 38th U.S. President from 1974-1977. Ford, who had
assumed the Presidency upon the resignation of Richard M. Nixon, holds the distinction of being
the only person not to be elected to either the Vice Presidency or the Presidency. Ford was
denied election in his own right when he was defeated by Democrat JAMES EARL
"JIMMY" CARTER (1924-2024), who was 39th U.S. President for one term
(1977-1981). Republican RONALD REAGAN (1911-2004) served as 40th U.S.
President from 1981-1989.All five presidents from 1975 to 1992 - Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan,
George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton - signed this engraving of the White House.
White House Engraving signed: "Ronald Reagan", "Gerald R. Ford", "George Bush", "Bill
Clinton" and "Jimmy Carter". B/w, 8x6 overall, oval image 4¼x1½ (one surface). White
House engraving by "Bureau of Engraving and Printing." "Best wishes" also written by Jimmy
Carter with spacing, perhaps initially intended to allow for Rosalynn Carter's signature.
Signatures of the 38th-42nd U.S. Presidents. Republican GERALD R. FORD
(1913-2006) served as the nation's 38th U.S. President from 1974-1977. Ford, who had
assumed the Presidency upon the resignation of Richard M. Nixon, holds the distinction of being
the only person not to be elected to either the Vice Presidency or the Presidency. Ford was
denied election in his own right when he was defeated by Democrat JAMES EARL
"JIMMY" CARTER (1924-2024), who was 39th U.S. President for one term
(1977-1981). Republican RONALD REAGAN (1911-2004) served as 40th U.S.
President from 1981-1989.
Jackson's bold signature on a 1836 patent for an improved machine to make ship's
thimbles, also signed by Secretary of State Forsyth and Attorney General Butler.
Accompanied by a 3-page handwritten description of the device by the inventor,
Prentice White.
Patent signed: "Andrew Jackson" as President, "John Forsyth" as Secretary of State,
"B. F. Butler" as Attorney General, 1 page, 11½x15½. Washington, D.C., 1836 July 1.
Patent issued to Prentice White for [in part] "a new and useful improvement in the Machine
for making Ship's Thimbles which improvements he states has not been known or used
before his application; [White] hath made oath that he does verily believe that he is the
true inventor or discoverer of the said improvement; hath paid into the treasury of the
United States the sum of thirty dollars." Archivally double matted and framed with a seated
portrait and a biographical plaque, to an overall size of 29.5 x 25.25. In fine condition, with light
intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and some scattered light toning and
soiling. The white paper seal is lightly toned and worn, but intact, and retains its original green
ribbon.
Collection including a handwritten letter from Senator JFK to a former Harvard
professor, framed to an overall size of 46x32, with nine individual items signed by
Justices Warren, Black, Douglas, Clark, Harlan, White, Brennan, Stewart and Fortas.
Chief Justice Earl Warren has signed a copy of the eulogy he delivered at Kennedy's
funeral.
Comprises: (1) JOHN F. KENNEDY. Autograph Letter unsigned as U.S. Senator, 2p,
6½x9½ (front and verso). Washington, D.C., no date. To (Arthur) Holcombe, his
Professor of Government at Harvard. Numbered "IV" in upper left. In full: "'If the
practical business of government consists largely in the adjustment of the conflicts of
interest arising among the people & politicians who understand the nature of the peoples
(sic) interests and are responsible for their treatment of them to powerful and durable
parties, may well be the most serviceable rulers that the people can reasonably expect to
obtain.'" On verso: "Politicians personal conviction result of personal environment
prejudices etc - is this a more justified guide than a reasonable adjustment of conflicting
forces - which also insure his partys (sic) success & his own.…"
The friends discuss their shared passion for race horses, and Eaton
sends Jackson a gift of a pipe. When President Jackson appointed Eaton to his
Cabinet, it triggered a major political scandal which changed the course of
American history.
Autograph Letter Signed: "A.J." on lower half of concluding
page of 2½p Autograph Letter Signed (separate sheets) of John H. Eaton to
Jackson, 8x9¾. Eaton's letter is written from Granville, North Carolina,
1826 September 12. Integral address leaf addressed by Eaton to General
Jackson at "Hermitage, Davidson County, Tennessee" noting that it
would be delivered by "Rev'd H.M. Cryer". In part: "The Sir
Archie Horse sold to Mr. Cryer was bred by me-his Dam and grand Dam were very
fine mares, of Roanoak's color-five feet three inches high ellegant (sic),
compact and active...I am quite partial to old Archie, but think the Dam of
Roanoak was certainly as fine or a finer Nag. In the Autumn of 1819 after
covering some mares in the early part of the Spring, this Horse was trained
& run at Warrenton. He was beaten by Mr. Drummonds Napoleon...…"Collection including a handwritten letter from Senator JFK to a former Harvard
professor, framed to an overall size of 46x32, with nine individual items signed by
Justices Warren, Black, Douglas, Clark, Harlan, White, Brennan, Stewart and Fortas.
Chief Justice Earl Warren has signed a copy of the eulogy he delivered at Kennedy's
funeral.
Comprises: (1) JOHN F. KENNEDY. Autograph Letter unsigned as U.S. Senator, 2p,
6½x9½ (front and verso). Washington, D.C., no date. To (Arthur) Holcombe, his
Professor of Government at Harvard. Numbered "IV" in upper left. In full: "'If the
practical business of government consists largely in the adjustment of the conflicts of
interest arising among the people & politicians who understand the nature of the peoples
(sic) interests and are responsible for their treatment of them to powerful and durable
parties, may well be the most serviceable rulers that the people can reasonably expect to
obtain.'" On verso: "Politicians personal conviction result of personal environment
prejudices etc - is this a more justified guide than a reasonable adjustment of conflicting
forces - which also insure his partys (sic) success & his own.…"
Signed memo as President to General Maxwell Taylor (July 10, 1961),
concerning the search to replace CIA Director Allen Dulles in the wake of the
Bay of Pigs fiasco
Memorandum signed: "JFK" as President, 1 page, 6¾x8¾.
(Washington), 1961 July 10. Memorandum for General [Maxwell] Taylor,
in full: "Would you talk to Allen Dulles about Fowler Hamilton and if
he feels he is good would you ask Gilpatric, who comes from New York to check on
him. If all of the reports come up good arrange for me to see him towards the
end of the week." Pencil note in upper right, possibly in Taylor's hand:
"Done. Reported orally 12 July". During the 1960 Presidential campaign,
John F. Kennedy had attacked the Eisenhower administration and his opponent,
Vice President Richard Nixon, for allowing the emergence of a communist regime
in Cuba. Upon becoming President, JFK learned that plans for an invasion of
Cuba by CIA-trained Cuban exiles were already underway. That operation, known as
the Bay of Pigs invasion (April 17, 1961) was a dismal failure. Many Cuban
exiles and CIA officers blamed Kennedy for the failure, because he had refused
to sanction air support by US Air Force planes.
She has penned (but not signed) this very moving reminiscence of "happy summer
evenings at the Cape … eating Mathilda's fish chowder" with JFK and his father, when
"touched by destiny" was thought to mean "only happy things."
Autograph Manuscript unsigned but with "Kennedy" twice in text, 1 page, 8x12½. No place,
no date but written in the 1960s. In full: "4. Now Mr Kennedy is sick and Jack is gone. Mr
Kennedy had seen Jack nearly die so many times. He used to say that Jack was touched by destiny.
But those were happy summer evenings at the Cape when he came there, when we were all
eating Mathilda's fish chowder - and you thought that meant only happy things - to be touched by
destiny. Dear Grandpa - you brought all the joy to my life - more than one should dare to hope to
have - and because of that - all the pain. I will remember you - and I will love you until I die."
Born Jacqueline Bouvier in 1929, Jackie married John F. Kennedy in 1953. The
third-youngest first lady, she left behind no policy initiatives but set a high standard for style
and grace in her person and in the White House, and with her tragic dignity after her
husband's assassination.
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. No place, October 20, but with
original mailing envelope to Mrs. Jennie Williamson in New York City, postmarked
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