Admiral Arleigh A. Burke Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ADMIRAL ARLEIGH A. BURKE
Born: October 19, 1901 in Boulder, Colorado
Died: January 02, 1996 in Bethesda, Maryland
Biography
Arleigh Burke (1901-1996) led the "Little Beavers" destroyer squadron in World War II, fighting 22 combat engagements in four months in the Pacific. The squadron's high-speed dashes earned him the nickname "31 Knot Burke". He was part of the "Revolt of the Admirals" in the late 1940s, an ultimately successful attempt by the Navy to prevent many of its functions being transferred to the newly created Air Force, but was saved from dismissal by President Truman's intervention. Burke commanded Cruiser Division Five during the Korean War, and participated in the armistice negotiations. He served as Chief of Naval Operations from 1955-1961, longer than any predecessor. The Navy's current class of guided missile destroyers is named for him.
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ADMIRAL ARLEIGH A. BURKE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 263006Ink signature on a 5x3 card by "Arleigh Burke". Burke, a prominent naval leader during World War II and the Korean War, is known for his role in the "Revolt of the Admirals" and for having the Navy's guided missile destroyer class named after him.Price: $100.00
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ADMIRAL ARLEIGH A. BURKE - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 305622Signature of Arleigh Burke, the wartime admiral and Chief of Naval Operations, is inscribed as "Arleigh Burke". Ink notes by an unknown hand are present at the upper edge, highlighting his significant military achievements during World War II and beyond.
Price: $100.00
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ADMIRAL ARLEIGH A. BURKE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 290054Photograph of Arleigh Burke signed in gold ink, depicting him in dress uniform in front of a painting of a destroyer at sea. Burke, a notable naval leader, led significant operations during World War II and the Korean War.
Price: $550.00
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ADMIRAL ARLEIGH A. BURKE - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 204046Photograph signed: "Arleigh Burke/Admiral, U.S. Navy." Arleigh Burke, leading the "Little Beavers" destroyer squadron in WWII, earned the nickname "Thirty-One Knot" Burke for his combat engagements. He served as Chief of Naval Operations until 1961.
Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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ADMIRAL ARLEIGH A. BURKE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 05/03/1981 - HFSID 254112Letter signed by Arleigh Burke, dated May 3, 1981, on personal letterhead, addressed to Steve Juscik. In the letter, he mentions enclosing a signed photograph and signature cards. Burke, a notable WWII naval commander, served as Chief of Naval Operations.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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GENERAL NATHAN TWINING - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH CIRCA 1957 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 265670Photograph of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1957-1959, signed by "Thomas D. White", "M.D. Taylor", "N.F. Twining", "Arleigh Burke", and "RMcC Pate". Captured by the U.S. Army on September 6, 1957, with a caption on the verso.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY - PHOTOGRAPH MOUNT SIGNED CIRCA 1961 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 277534Photograph showing President John F. Kennedy with Joint Chiefs of Staff, signed by Kennedy and military leaders "David M. Shoup", "Thomas D. White", "L. L. Lemnitzer", "Arleigh Burke", and "George H. Decker". Taken by Cecil W. Stoughton, dated January 25, 1961.
Price: $12,000.00
