Frank Knox Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
FRANK KNOX
Born: 1874
Biography
Frank Knox (1874-1944), a soldier in Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders during the Spanish-American War and an artillery officer in France during World War I, was the Republican nominee for Vice President in 1936. In 1940, President Roosevelt, seeking bipartisan support for his foreign and defense policies, named Knox as Secretary of the Navy, where the former opponent promoted the rapid naval buildup FDR desired, serving until his death.
Style
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FRANK KNOX - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 26541Signature of Frank Knox, clipped from a piece of paper, possibly the closing of a letter. Signed as "Frank Knox", the item relates to his political career, including being the Republican Vice Presidential nominee in 1936 and later Secretary of the Navy.Price: $100.00
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FRANK KNOX - MILITARY APPOINTMENT SIGNED 03/29/1941 - HFSID 26543Document signed by Frank Knox as FDR's Secretary of the Navy, appointing Louis William McKehan as a Commander in the Naval Reserve. Dated March 29, 1941, it highlights Knox's role in supporting naval buildup during WWII.
Price: $120.00
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FRANK KNOX - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 03/18/1941 - HFSID 291685Typed letter signed by Frank Knox as Secretary of the Navy, dated March 18, 1941. Addressed to Claude T. Barnes, it expresses gratitude for congratulations on a speech. Knox discusses his experiences as a newspaper editor and military officer.
Price: $220.00
