DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER As President of Columbia University, he signs a typed letter to Robert Cutler concerning University projects to be funded by the Harriman brothers, framed with an unsigned photo in the Gallery of History style. TLS: "Ike" as President of Columbia, with ALS: "DE" on first page of 1½ pages (separate sheets) typed letter, 7¼x9½. Columbia University, New York, 1950 December 13.To Robert Cutler, Old Colony Trust Company, Boston,about planning and financing The American Assembly, an affiliate of Columbia University founded by Eisenhower in 1950 "to illuminate issues of public policy". The ALS on the first typed page,in full: "Dear Bobby-This formal dissertation was, as is obvious, prepared by a staff assistant. If you knew how pressed I am, almost to the point of panic, you'd forgive me for not re-writing it. So far as meaning goes, it expresses my sentiments very well indeed!" The typed letter,in part: "Since our delightful Boston visit, we have gone ahead rapidly with the plans for The American Assembly…Mr. W.
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 
HARRY S TRUMAN, JAMES “JIMMY” DOOLITTLE, ENOLA GAY CREW AND BOCK'S CAR CREW 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.
RONALD REAGAN Rare handwritten letter signed as President, wishing a speedy recovery to a former member of his gubernatorial staff Rare Autograph Letter Signed: "Ronald Reagan" as President, 1 page, 6¾ x10½. Mounted to a slightly larger board. The White House, Washington, 1983 October 11. To Susie. In full: "Nancy & I have just learned of your illness. You are very much on our minds and we were very sorry to hear of your ill health. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers until you are well. Then we'll be saying prayers of thanks for your recovery. It's been a long time since we've seen each other but after all the years in Sacramento we're all still family. We care for you so take care of yourself and get well soon. God Bless You." Reagan considered all who worked in the Governor's Office in Sacramento while he was Governor of California (1967-1975) as his family.Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) had two careers: actor and politician. His first movie was Love is on the Air (1937) and his 53rd and last film was The Killers (1964).
HARRY S TRUMAN Signed illustration showing the President at his desk wearing his Masonic ring. Illustration signed: “Harry Truman” and inscribed at lower margin below image: "Best wishes to the council of personnel administration/Harry Truman". In brown ink, 16½ x 21¼. Facsimile signature at lower right margin. Harry S Truman (1884-1972) had been Vice President for only 82 days when he became the 33rd President of the U.S. (1945-1953) upon Franklin D. Roosevelt's death on April 12, 1945. Faced with the ordeal of ending WWII, Truman oversaw the surrender of Germany (May 7) and ordered the atomic bombings on Hiroshima (August 6) and Nagasaki (August 9). He fought the Cold War with the Truman Doctrine, a policy granting Greece and Turkey $400 million in economic and military aid to help them fight Communist aggression. By the end of 1945, Truman had introduced economic measures that would become part of his Fair Deal program. As a result, the minimum wage was increased from 40 to 
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.
RONALD REAGAN and NANCY REAGAN Full-length publicity photo of President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan with a wheelchair-bound Jim Brady who was paralyzed during the 1981 assassination attempt against the president. Both Ronald and Nancy have inscribed this photo to Brady! Historic Photograph signed with Autograph Note Signed: "Dear Jim-/We were so happy to have you with us on our special day- love Nancy &" to which the President added "Ron". Color, 8x10. President and Mrs. Reagan are pictured with Presidential Press Secretary James S. Brady. On August 23, 1984, President Reagan accepted his re-nomination for President at the Republican National Convention in Dallas. Posters in the background refer to "[Four] More Years" and to Jim Brady ("We miss [yo]u!") who attended the convention and is pictured shaking hands with the President. In January 1981, President Reagan appointed James S. Brady as Assistant to the President and White House Press Secretary. Brady had previously served on the staff of Republican Senator William V. Roth of Delaware from 1977-1979, leaving to become Press Secretary to John Connally.
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.
PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. "BILL" CLINTON The 42nd U.S. President pens a letter to a friend who had been profiled in an Arkansas newspaper, thanking him for his friendship Autograph Letter Signed: "Bill". One page. 6¾x9. Place: The White House, Washington, District of Columbia. Date: April 27, 1995. In full: "Dear David: I loved the High Profile article - It was richly deserved. I hope it gives your work a boost too - Thanks for being a true friend." "High Profile" is a feature in the Sunday edition of Little Rock's "Arkansas Democrat-Gazette". On the morning of the day the President wrote this letter, he met with Russian Foreign Minister Andrey Kozyrev in the White House. Following the meeting, he had a telephone conversation with President Boris Yeltsin of Russia. On the afternoon of May 8, 1995, President and Mrs. Clinton left for Moscow, arriving the next morning. President Clinton met with President Yeltsin on May 9th. The visit coincided with the 50th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe.
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.
JFK and the JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF, JANUARY 1961 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 
JOHN ADAMS and TIMOTHY PICKERING Ship's papers signed in 1798 for the brig Jane, which sailed from Philadelphia to Antigua. The Jane was later captured by the corsair le Narbonnais; papers from captured ships are extremely rare. These papers are especially significant: They were signed a month after the beginning of the Quasi-War between France and the United States, an undeclared war that was fought exclusively at sea and was started over the capture of merchant ships like the Jane Four Language Ship's Papers signed: "John Adams" as Presidentand "Timothy Pickering" as Secretary of State. Also signed on verso "Le Brig/capturé par le corsaire le narbonnais/No. 2" in unknown hand. 1 page, 19½x15½. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1798. Four language ships' papers (French, Spanish, English, Dutch) issued at Philadelphia. In part: "Be it known That leave and permission, are hereby given to Robert Knox master or commander 
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT 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 
CALVIN COOLIDGE President Wilson issues a Thanksgiving Proclamation less than a year before the start of World War I. Proclamation signed: "Woodrow Wilson" as President, 1p, 7½ x 12. Washington, D.C., 1913 October 23. In part: “The season is at hand in which it has been our long respected custom as a people to turn in praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God for his manifold mercies and blessings to us as a nation. The year that has just passed has been marked in a peculiar degree by manifestations of His gracious and beneficent providence.” President Woodrow Wilson issued this ceremonial Thanksgiving proclamation on October 23, 1913, during his first year in office. Wilson referred to the blessing of peace in the nation and the world, yet in less than a year, World War I had begun. For nearly two years of his first term, President Wilson worked to maintain America's neutrality and to mediate between the warring European nations. That war would occupy most of his attention following the United States' entrance into the war in April 1917. Two vertical and two horizontal creases.
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 
THEODORE ROOSEVELT The President signs a rare and extraordinarily large engraving after his Nobel-Prize winning peace efforts. Annotated Engraving Signed, "Theodore Roosevelt" October 13, 1905. The entire engraving takes the view of Roosevelt in a large, overscale oval portraiture, presidential view, framed in an oval border, hanging on a wall over the mantle of a fireplace - the result leaves a magnificent impression. 19x25 visible. Roosevelt has signed at the bottom center for Charles Francis, his minister to Austria-Hungary: "To Hon. Charles S. Francis with the regards of Theodore Roosevelt Oct. 13th 1905." This engraving is Copy #25 of a very limited edition issue. Roosevelt signed and annotated this portrait just one month after successfully completing negotiations at the Treaty of Portsmouth, which ended the war between Russian and Japan. Those mediations earned him the Nobel Prize for Peace. In brown ink. Handsome, high-polished mahogany frame with charcoal etched frame attached, ecru silk mat, gold filets, engraved historical plate. Note this is a large presentation (28¼ x 42).
JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS 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.
CALVIN COOLIDGE Coolidge Proclaims 30 Days of mourning for Woodrow Wilson. Proclamation signed: "Calvin Coolidge" as President, 7¾ x 12¼. Washington, D.C., 1924 February 3. In part: "To the People of the United States: The death of Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States from March 4, 1913, to March 4, 1921, which occurred at 11:15 o'clock today at his home at Washington, District of Columbia, deprives the country of a most distinguished citizen, and is an event which causes universal and genuine sorry. To many of us it brings a sense of a profound personal bereavement." President Calvin Coolidge signed this February 3, 1924, proclamation, appropriately printed on black-rimmed mourning paper, to announce the death of former President Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924). This unique document unites two very different men, both of whom achieved national respect for their uncompromising integrity. Toned, creased, horizontal fold at center. Fine condition. Minor wearing and scratches present on frame. Framed to an overall size of 33¾ x 22¼.
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.Presidents, Vice Presidents & First Ladies | Sentiments
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PRESIDENT JAMES E. "JIMMY" CARTER - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 17608Typed card signed by President Jimmy Carter, matted to 20¾x12¾ in Gallery of History Style in a brown imitation leather and blue cloth portfolio with a 5½x7½ color bust photo of Carter and bio plateSale Price $360.00
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LILLIAN G. CARTER - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1977 - HFSID 285302LILLIAN CARTER Mother of Jimmy Carter signs her "Best Wishes" Autograph Sentiment signed: "Best Wishes/Miss Lillian", 3½x2½ paper w/irregularly cut picture affixed at lower right corner and ink note (unknown hand) at lower edge.
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FIRST LADY FRANCES F. CLEVELAND - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 311805FRANCES F. CLEVELAND The First Lady signs "Always Sincerely" Autograph sentiment signed: "Always Sincerely/Frances F. Cleveland", 5¼x1. On June 2, 1886, 21-year-old Frances Folsom
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FIRST LADY MAMIE DOUD EISENHOWER - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED 6/1960 - HFSID 44065MAMIE EISENHOWER She signs on this 6x3½ card, with a printed sentiment in 1960 Typed Sentiment Signed: "Mamie Doud Eisenhower", 6x3½. Washington, D. C.,1960 June. Imprinted: "Thank you for your good wishes for my speedy recovery.
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PRESIDENT HERBERT HOOVER - TYPED SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 29554HERBERT HOOVER Herbert Hoover signs a typed sentiment possible the closing of a letter. Typed Sentiment Signed: "Herbert Hoover", 7¼x2¼. Signed below typed sentiment: "Faithfully". Herbert Clark Hoover (1874-1964) served as the 31st U.S. President from 1929-1933.
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JAMES ROOSEVELT - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 225367JAMES ROOSEVELT The eldest son of President Franklin Roosevelt signs "Good Luck" on a 6x3½ card Autograph Sentiment Signed: "Good luck!/James Roosevelt", 6x3½. Magazine photograph, color, 1¼x2, affixed at upper left margin. Captioned: "The Victor".
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PRESIDENT HARRY S TRUMAN - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED 11/11/1967 - HFSID 42389HARRY S TRUMAN President Truman signed this typed letter on his personalized stationery to an autograph hunter in 1963. Autograph sentiment signed: "Best wishes to/Bryan/from/Harry Truman11-11-67". 1 page, 6x4. Truman (1884-1972), a WWI veteran, one-time haberdasher, former U.S.
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