GERALD R. FORD, JIMMY CARTER, GEORGE BUSH, BILL CLINTON and GEORGE W. BUSH Five presidents - Ford, Carter, Clinton, George H. W. Bush and his son George W. Bush - signed this 10x8 color photo of the White House. George W. Bush signed this photo while still residing there and serving as President of the United States. Photograph signed: "Gerald R. Ford", "J Carter", "George Bush", "Bill Clinton" and "George W. Bush" as President. Color, 10x8. A view of the North Portico of the White House, view pictured on the new $20 bill, signed by the 38th, 39th, 41st, 42nd and 43rd U.S. Presidents. Fine condition. 
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.
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.
ANDREW JACKSON His Presidential signature (bold and 6 inches long) on an 1836 patent for an improved machine to make ship's thimbles, also signed by Secretary of State Forsyth and Attorney General Butler, 11½x15½, framed with a portrait and biographic plaque to 29x25. 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.
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 
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 
ANDREW JACKSON and JOHN H. EATON 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...
GEORGE W. BUSH, RUDY GIULIANI, HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON, GEORGE PATAKI and MICHAEL BLOOMBERG This white hard hat, used during the clean-up of Ground Zero at New York's destroyed Twin Towers, was signed by President George W. Bush, New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, New York Governor George Pataki, United States Senator from New York Hillary Rodham Clinton and Michael Bloomberg, who succeeded Giuliani as mayor. Except for Bloomberg, all the signers on this helmet were in office during the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Helmet inscribed and signed: "to Michael/ Best/Wishes/ George W Bush", "Rudy Giuliani", "Hillary Rodham Clinton", "George Pataki" and "Michael Bloomberg". White helmet with logo of New York City DOT [Department of Transportation] on front. Green decal imprinted "Track Safety MTA NYC 2001" affixed on back, three pieces of yellow reflecting tape affixed at both sides and on back. On the ill-fated day of September 11, 2001, four commercial airliners were hijacked by 19 terrorists recruited and trained by Osama bin Laden's al-qaeda network.
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.
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.
PRESIDENT WARREN G. HARDING and CHIEF JUSTICE CHARLES HUGHES The two men signed several items in this large collection that's framed in the Gallery of History style! Collection comprises 1) INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED: “To Mr. H. R. Cornish With cordial regards/ Feb. 23, 1930 Charles E. Hughes”. B/w. 7x10½ visible. Dated February 23, 1930. Fine condition. 2) TYPED LETTER SIGNED: “Charles E. Hughes”. 6½x8½ visible, total size 7x9. Dated March 1, 1924. One page. Features Secretary of State letterhead. Message in full: “My dear Mr. Straus/ I have received your letter of February twenty-ninth and take pleasure in sending you an autographed copy of my address in honor of President Harding./ Appreciating your comment, I am, sincerely yours ”. Lightly toned. Otherwise, fine condition. 3) PROGRAM SIGNED: “Charles E. Hughes/ Feb. 27, 1924”. 5½x8¾ visible. 20 pages, 18 with the text of Hughes' address. Complete bound copy of the program in nook behind checks. Dated February 27, 1924. Hughes honored deceased President Harding with a speech on February 27, 1924.Presidents, Vice Presidents & First Ladies | Quotations
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PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH - QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 269077GEORGE BUSH Color photograph and quotation from President George Bush's speech at the Republican National Convention. Photograph/Quotation signed: "George Bush", 1p, 4x6. In full: "Read my lips: no/new taxes./Republican National Convention/August 18, 1988". Color photograph, 2¼x1¾, printed at top center.Sale Price $552.50
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PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH - QUOTATION SIGNED CIRCA 2001 - HFSID 268695GEORGE W. BUSH Signed quotation from his speech given on September 11, 2001 in black ink Quotation signed: "George W. Bush" as President, 1p, 5x3 card.
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PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 268705GEORGE W. BUSH Signed quotation from his September 11 speech in black ink Typed Quotation signed: "George W. Bush", 1p, 7¼x1¾. Signed by Bush on magazine-quality
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PRESIDENT JAMES E. "JIMMY" CARTER - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED 03/26/1979 - HFSID 52499JIMMY CARTER Jimmy Carter sign a typed quotation from the treaty signing ceremony at Camp David March 26, 1979. Typed Quotation signed: "J Carter", 1p, 5¾x7¼. Headed: "March 26, 1979". In full: "I am convinced that other Arab people need and want peace.
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PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. "BILL" CLINTON - QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 269078BILL CLINTON Bill Clinton signs a printed quote. Quotation signed: "Bill Clinton", 1p, 5¼x2½, affixed to 7x4 black sheet. To the left of Clinton's signature is a reproduction of the presidential seal. A ½x½ color photograph of Monica Lewinsky has been printed to the right of his signature.
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VICE PRESIDENT SCHUYLER COLFAX - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 05/27/1881 - HFSID 254664SCHUYLER COLFAX Former Speaker of the House during the Civil War quotes Lincoln. AQS: "Schuyler Colfax", 1p, 6¾x9. Washington City, 1881 May 27. Grant's former first Vice President quotes Lincoln.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258845GERALD R. FORD The first VP to succeed a President who resigned speaks to the American people. Typewritten Quotation signed: "Gerald Ford", 6x4 card. Noted to be from his "Inaugural address/August 9, 1974".
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PRESIDENT WARREN G. HARDING - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED 10/20/1902 - HFSID 16464WARREN G. HARDING Warren G. Harding signs a typed quotation in black ink. Typed Quotation signed: "Warren G. Harding" as 29th U.S. President, 1p, 6x4. Dated in another hand at lower left, in pencil: "Nov. 3, 1921".
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PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 268878RICHARD NIXON Richard Nixon signs a quotation in black ink. Printed Quotation signed in ink: "Richard Nixon", 1p, 5¾x6. Printed quotation, excerpted from his televised speech of August 8, 1974,
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PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON - QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 268588RICHARD NIXON Richard Nixon signs his quote "People have got to know whether or not their President is a crook. Well, I am not a crook." in black ink. Printed Quotation signed in ink: "Richard Nixon", 1p, 4¾x2. In full: "People have got to know whether or not their President is a crook. Well, I am not a crook.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258284RONALD REAGAN Ronald Reagan signs a calligraphy quotation of "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 5¾x7¾. Official pale blue White House stationery. In calligraphy. In full: "Mr.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258333RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT IN 1976 RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8½x11. In full:"I don't believe that the people I've met in almost every state in the union are ready to consign this, the last island of freedom, to the dustbin of history." Caption: "Campaign Speech, 1976.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258334GOVERNOR REAGAN ON TAXES RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8½x11. In full: "There are 166 taxes in a suit of clothes each one of us is wearing, 151 on the bread we had for dinner tonight.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258335PRESIDENT REAGAN EXPLAINS WHY WE FACE LARGE DEFICITS RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8½x11. In full: "We do not face large deficits because American families are undertaxed; we face those deficits because the Federal government overspends.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258336PRESIDENT REAGAN'S STATEMENT AS TO WHAT TYPE OF JUDGES HE WILL APPOINT RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8x10. In full: "The one thing I seek are judges that will interpret the law and not write the law. Washington, D.C. June 23, 1986.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258339PRESIDENT REAGAN ADDRESSES THE WORLD FINANCIAL COMMUNITY RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", ¼p, 8½x11. In full: "No state can be regarded as permanent (sic, preeminent) over the rights of individuals. Individual rights are supreme.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258340REAGAN'S VIEW OF GOVERNMENT RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8x10. In full: "Government exists to protect us from each other. We can't afford the government it would take to protect us from ourselves." Captioned: "Quoted in Laurence I.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258341RONALD REAGAN'S "RIGHT SIDE" RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8½x11. In full: "Just remember my right side- my far right side." Captioned beneath signature: "Remark to the White House News Photographers Association, May 18, 1983".
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258344PRESIDENT REAGAN ON FREE TRADE RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8x10. In full: "I believe that if trade is not fair for all then trade is free in name only." Captioned: "Speech, Washington, D.C. September 9, 1985".
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258346PRESIDENT REAGAN'S ADVICE TO THE WORLD FINANCIAL COMMUNITY RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8x10. In full:"Trust the people - this is the crucial lesson of history.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258353PRESIDENT REAGAN ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, 1982 RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8x10. In full: "I will not ask you to try to balance the budget on the backs of American taxpayers." Noted to be from his "State of the Union Address/January 26, 1982".
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 258354FROM PRESIDENT REAGAN'S "EVIL EMPIRE" SPEECH PREDICTING THE COLLAPSE OF THE SOVIET EMPIRE RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8½x11. In full: "One
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 255867PRESIDENT REAGAN ON THE STATE OF THE UNION, 1986 RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8½x11. In full: "It's time we reduced the Federal budget and left the family budget alone." Captioned: "State of the Union Address/February 2, 1986".
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 255885FROM PRESIDENT REAGAN'S FIRST INAUGURAL ADDRESS RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8½x11. In full:"We are a nation that has a government - not the other way around. And that makes us special among nations of the earth." Caption: "Inaugural Address,/January 20, 1981".
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 255888FROM PRESIDENT REAGAN'S "EVIL EMPIRE" SPEECH PREDICTING THE COLLAPSE OF THE SOVIET EMPIRE RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8½x11. In full: "Regimes planted by bayonets do not take root.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 255889PRESIDENT REAGAN ADDRESSES THE UNITED NATIONS ON DISARMAMENT RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8½x11. In full: "The bible tells us there will be a time for peace. But, so far in this century, mankind has failed to find it." Captioned: "Speech, U.N.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 255893PRESIDENT REAGAN ON UNITED STATES-SOVIET RELATIONS RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8½x11. In full: "History teaches that wars begin when governments believe the price of aggression is cheap." Captioned: "Speech, Washington D.C., January 16, 1984.
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PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 255901PRESIDENT REAGAN'S SELF-EFFACING HUMOR RONALD REAGAN. Typed Quotation signed: "Ronald Reagan", 1p, 8½x11. In full: "Remember the flap when I said, 'We begin bombing in five minutes'? Remember when I fell asleep during my audience with the Pope? Remember Bitburg? Boy, those were the good old days.
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PRESIDENT THEODORE ROOSEVELT - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION UNSIGNED - HFSID 86840THEODORE ROOSEVELT Trustbuster Roosevelt wrote this quotation - "If there are good and bad men, then there are good and bad trusts, for the trusts are men" - in purple pencil. Autograph quotation unsigned in purple pencil. 1 page, 9¾x8¼.
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