GENERAL COURTNEY H. HODGES Photograph signed in 1946 by the Commanding Army General that was first to enter Paris in World War II! Autographed Photograph Signed: " Courtney H. Hodges/Gen. U.S. Army/Dec. 1, 1946.", 8x10. Reverse bears a Signal Corps credit stamp. Hodges (1887-1966) was the Commanding General of the Third U.S. Army from February 16, 1943 to January 25, 1944, when he turned it over to Lieutenant General Patton. First Army soldiers commanded by Hodges were the first Americans to enter Paris on their way across Northern France and through the Ardennes Forest. They were also the first to cross the Siegfried Line into Germany in September 1944 and reach the Rhine in March 1945. Minor surface creasing and slightly creased and worn at corners and edges. Ink stamps and notes (unknown hand) on verso. Fine condition. Accompanied by PSA/DNA LOA. 
OMAR BRADLEY A bound copy of his Memorial Day Address (1948), inscribed and signed to his longtime secretary, Mary Pitcairn, by America's last five-star general Speech inscribed and signed: "To Miss Mary Pitcairn/With appreciation for/your loyal and/untiring assistance/Omar N. Bradley", 5p, 6x9. Leather-bound, soft cover copy of his Memorial Day Address, titled "That We Might Learn to Live as Bravely as They Died", Longmeadow, Massachusetts, 1948. Inscribed and signed on third free end page. Omar N. Bradley (1893-1981), a corps commander in North Africa and Sicily (1943), commanded of the U.S. First Army, which landed at Utah and Omaha beaches, Normandy, on D-Day, June 6, 1944. In August 1944, he became the Commander of the 12th Army Group, the largest force ever commanded on the field. He headed the new Veterans Administration (1945-1948). On September 20, 1950, Bradley was promoted to Five-Star General of the Army, and would be the last surviving general of 5-star rank. From 1950 to 1953, he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
GEORGE S. PATTON Patton writes to his aunt from Fort Bliss Texas ALS: "Your devoted nephew/George", 1p, 7½x10½. Ft. Bliss, Tex, 1916 February 3. To Aunt Nanni. In full: "I am very sorry to hear that you have been sick and hope that you are much better by now. But don't try to get up too soon. I have had a little Gripe my self lately but am well now. This is a most uninteresting place and the feeling that I will not be here long keeps me from taking much interest in it. I think that every one here would rather be in the Islands. With lots of love." AUNT NANNIE(Anne Wilson, his mother's sister) helped raise Patton and his sister, Nita. In 1915, Patton was sent to Fort Bliss where the post commander was Brigadier General John J. Pershing. Mexico was then in turmoil as the consequence of revolution, and Army troops were guarding the border to prevent depredations against American life and property. Patton led routine cavalry patrols. Despite the arrival at Fort Bliss of 
EMPEROR AND EMPRESS HIROHITO Spectacular pair of rare, signed photographs in original Imperial frames. These signed photographs measure 5¾ x 8½ inches and are housed in their original blue leather Imperial frames. Both feature formal, full-length images, individually signed in bold Japanese calligraphy with black sumi ink by Hirohito and Empress Kojun. Signed royal portraits presented in matching pairs are very scares as they were given only to guests of the emperor. Fine condition. Overall frames measure 8 x 10¾. Light surface scratches present on the frames. Easel damaged on the back of Emperor Hirohito's frame. Otherwise, fine condition. HIROHITO (1901-1989), born Michinomiya Hirohito, Japanese emperor during World War II, was originally designated as "Showa" or "Enlightened Peace". He became emperor in 1926 following the death of his father Taisho. Despite having supreme authority in Japan, he did little more than to ratify the policies of his ministers. Historians debate Hirohito's role in Japan's expansionist policies, which began in 1931 and one of the major causes of World War II.
THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY: KING GEORGE VI, QUEEN ELIZABETH, ELIZABETH II, and MARGARET All four members of the family signed this album cover specially made for recordings that commemorated Elizabeth II's 16th birthday. Album Cover Signed: "George R.I.", "Elizabeth R.", "Elizabeth", and "Margaret". A rare set of six BBC records, pressed after a Royal Command Performance of the radio show It's That Man Again (1939-1949). The show was the first Royal Command Performance of a radio show ever. The show was presented on April 21, 1942, the day of Elizabeth II's 16th birthday. The signed album was given to the star of the show Tommy Handley after the performance at Windsor Castle - the two princesses' home for five years during WWII. It's That Man Again satirized the rule of Adolf Hitler and boosted morale of the British home front during the war. A Royal Command Performance is when the reigning monarch specifically requests a show. Before this instance, it was typically theatrical or orchestral in medium. Includes six records that are of the performance on that date.
FRITZ SAUCKEL These incredibly rare documents are a handwritten, dated and signed account of Nazi Germany's forced labor and mass deportation operations by Germany's chief of slave labor recruitment. They were written by Sauckel for his lawyer during his trial before the International Military Tribunal in Nuremburg after World War II. They are important documentation of the 20th century's worst war and of some of the worst atrocities ever recorded in human history. They are also a typical example of the defense used by many defendants in the postwar Nuremberg trials: they were only following orders. This defense failed to sway Sauckel's tribunal; he was found guilty of war crimes and later hanged. Historically Important Autograph Manuscript signed twice (at top of first page and at bottom of last page): "Fritz Sauckel", in pencil, as war crimes defendant, 26 pages, 8x10½. IN GERMAN WITH 1945 ENGLISH TRANSLATION WITH FOOTNOTES AND COMMENTS. Nuremburg [Germany], 1945 July 15. This text was provided by Sauckel to his attorney as a means of fully describing the organization of the forced labor department, and Sauckel's duties and responsibilities.
KING GEORGE VI, CO-SIGNED BY: QUEEN ELIZABETH (THE QUEEN MOTHER) This exquisite presentation album - signed by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth as King and Emperor and as Queen Consort - contains an historic 78-RPM recording of the BBC radio broadcast of George VI's coronation and an address by him as king. It comes framed, Gallery of History Style, in a presentation case with a UV-resistant UF-3 Plex lid. Two items: 1) Album signed "George R I" by King George VI and "Elizabeth R" by Queen Elizabeth on vellum inside front cover. "14¼x12½x3¾. On cover: "The Coronation/of/The Majesties/King George VI and Queen Elizabeth/in/Westminster Abbey/and/H.M. The King's Broadcast Message/May 12th, 1937" in gilt. "R.I" stands for "Rex Imperator" (King Emperor), a title used from 1877, when Queen Victoria became Empress of India, to 1948, following Indian independence. Album has purple satiny-fabric endpapers. Contains 15 78-RPM records, 11¾ inches in diameter each by the Gramophone Co., Ltd. of Hayes, Middlesex, England, in paper sleeves.
WWII - COMMANDING THE TROOPS Outstanding collection of signed items from the Generals who were instrumental in winning WWII. 1). First Day Cover signed "Omar N Bradley", "Maxwell D. Taylor", "R. E. Cushman, Jr.", "Nathan F. Twining" and "Mark W. Clark", 6¼x3½. FDC honoring the heroic people of the Philippines. Postmarked Washington D.C. September 27, 1944. 3-cent stamp showing the island of Corregidor, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE. Fine condition. 2). Annotated Signature "Lt. Gen. Patton / APO 758 40 PM NY" 3½x1½. Fine condition. 3). Photograph Mount Signed "Douglas MacArthur" and "R K Sutherland" 7¾ x7. Photograph showing MacArthur and Sutherland in dress uniform having discussions in the back of a vehicle. Minor creasing, otherwise fine condition. 4). Magazine Photograph Signed: "M. B Ridgeway" 5½x8½. Captioned "Preparing for the invasion of Sicily, July 1943: George S. Patton (left) and Omar N. Bradley inspect the 82nd Airborne Division on June 4, 1943. Ridgeway and his artillery commander, Maxwell D. Taylor (right, wearing sunglasses) were the escorts. Fine condition.
GERALD R. FORD The Nation's bicentennial President signs a commemorative printer's plate. Commemorative Metal Printer's Plate inscribed and signed: "To Robert L. White, best wishes,/Gerald R. Ford" as 38th President, 14¾x 6½. Printer's plate for the production of commemorative matchbooks. A sheet of completed matchbooks (two rows of seven covers per row) are displayed beneath the plate. The covers for the matchbooks, which are made of blue silk, bear gold foil impressions reading "The President and Mrs. Ford", a facsimile signature of Gerald Ford and the image of the White House. The commemorative matches were presented to the President by the Maryland Match Corporation in Washington, D.C.As the President and First Lady during America's bicentennial celebration, Gerald and Betty Ford were deluged with "birthday presents", such as this printing plate. Nearly two years earlier, upon becoming the 38th U.S. President (1974-1977) upon the resignation of Richard Nixon, Gerald R.
PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Large 14½x18¼ signed sketch of the President who was elected to four terms. Sketch Signed: "Franklin D. Roosevelt" in pencil. Also signed by the artist and dated circa 1941. Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945) is one of the best-known Presidents in United States history. Before his tenure in the Oval Office, he served as Governor of New York. This position gave him valuable experience working with progressive-minded individuals to improve the economy. He served in the position for just over 12 years, dying 11 weeks into his fourth term. Roosevelt oversaw the U.S. during the Great Depression and World War II. His progressive platform introduced Social Security and the first national minimum wage. During his first term as Commander-in-Chief, he ended Prohibition. This decision is largely credited with helping him to a landslide 1936 election victory. Frame slightly chipped at corners. Otherwise, fine condition. Framed in the Gallery of History style: 26¾x37.
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.
FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT'S THIRD INAUGURATION Oversize black and white photograph showing FDR being inaugurated for his third term, signed by the President, his Vice President and Secretary of State, Chief Supreme Court Justice Charles E. Hughes and Supreme Court ClerkCharles Elmore Cropley, who held the President's family bible while the oath was administered. Handsomely framed to 17½x15. Photograph signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", "Charles E. Hughes, Jan. 20, 1941", "Charles Elmore Cropley/January 20, 1941.", "Cordell Hull" and "H.A. Wallace", B/w 13¼x10¼, framed to 17½x15. On Monday, January 20, 1941, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the nation's first and only president to be inaugurated to a third term in office. FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT (1882-1945, born in Hyde Park, New York) is an American politician who served as president during two of the most difficult times in world history, the Great Depression and World War II. He also served as president for four terms (1933-1945), longer than any other president in history.World War II | Magazine Covers
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JOHN B. CONNALLY JR. - INSCRIBED MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 215113JOHN B. CONNALLY. Magazine Cover inscribed and signed: "For my friend-/Selwyn Gamble-/With best wishes and/warm regards-/John B. Connally", 148p, 8½x11. Complete November 1978 issue of "The Saturday Evening Post", picturing Connally on the cover. Captioned: "John B. Connally: Strong for 1980".Sale Price $198.00
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JOHN B. CONNALLY JR. - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 296919JOHN CONNALLY Signed by his worried-looking image on a cover of Newsweek Magazine Cover inscribed and signed: "John B. Connally", 8½x11. Newsweek magazine of August 9, 1971. Cover story: "Nixon's No. 2 Man?" John B. Connally, Jr.
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DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU - MAGAZINE SIGNED - HFSID 76164DIETRICH FISCHER-DIESKAU April 1972 issue of Performing Arts magazine, signed by the gifted bass-baritone Magazine Signed: "Fischer-Dieskau" 56p, b/w and color, 8x10¾, bound with two staples. Copy of the April 1972 edition of Performing Arts. Program schedule for performances held on April 18 and April 20.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 296924GERALD FORD Shown on the cover of a January 20, 1975 issue of Time magazine Magazine Cover signed: "Gerald R. Ford", 8¼x11. Time magazine cover for January 20, 1975. Cover story: "Trying to Turn it Around".
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 48111GERALD R. FORD Gerald R. Ford signs the cover of the August 19, 1974 "Newsweek Special Issue". Magazine Cover signed: "Gerald R. Ford". Color, 8¼x10¾. Front cover of the August 19, 11974 issue of "Newsweek Special Issue". On August 9, 1974, Gerald R.
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PRESIDENT GERALD R. FORD - MAGAZINE SIGNED - HFSID 164978GERALD R. FORD Gerald R. Ford signs the complete issue of August 19, 1974 "Time Magazine". Magazine signed: "Gerald R. Ford". Color, 8¼x11. Front cover of the August 19, 11974 issue of "Time Magazine". Captioned: "The Healing Begins". On August 9, 1974, Gerald R.
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MAYOR JOHN V. LINDSAY - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED 08/24/1971 - HFSID 297023JOHN V. LINDSAY Shown on the cover of an August 23, 1971 issue of Newsweek magazine, accompanied by his personal typed letter to the collector Magazine Cover signed: "John V. Lindsey", 8¼x11. Newsweek magazine cover for August 23, 1971. Cover story: "A Switch In Time".
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MAYOR JOHN V. LINDSAY - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED 12/07/1970 - HFSID 297018JOHN V. LINDSAY Shown on the cover of a November 1, 1968 issue of Time magazine, accompanied by his personal typed letter to the collector Magazine Cover signed: "John V. Lindsey", 8¼x11. Time magazine cover for November 1, 1968. Cover story: "New York: The Breakdown of a City".
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EDMUND S. MUSKIE - INSCRIBED MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 296942EDMUND MUSKIE Shown on the cover of a November 16, 1970 issue of Newsweek magazine Inscribed Magazine Cover signed: "To Martin/Federman/Ed Muskie", Color 8¼x11. Edmund Muskie (1914-1996), a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, was Governor of Maine (1955-1959) before becoming a Democratic U.S.
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EDMUND S. MUSKIE - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED 01/12/1972 - HFSID 296996EDMUND S. MUSKIE Shown on the cover of a September 13, 1971 issue of Time magazine, accompanied by his personal signed letter to the collector Magazine Cover signed: "Ed Muskie", Color 8¼x11. Accompanied by: Typed Letter signed: "Edmund S Muskie", 1 page, 8x10½. Washington, D.C.
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CHARLES H. PERCY - INSCRIBED MAGAZINE SIGNED - HFSID 263650CHARLES PERCY Charles Percy inscribes the September 18, 1964, issue of "Time"magazine Magazine inscribed and signed: "To Gary/with my/best wishes/Charles Percy", 126p, 8x11. "Time" magazine, September 18, 1964, signed on the cover. Color illustration captioned: "Illinois Republican Percy".
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LT. GENERAL ELWOOD R. "PETE" QUESADA - INSCRIBED MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 202360PETE QUESADA Pete Quesada inscribes the cover of Timemagazine. Magazine cover inscribed and signed: "Kindest regards/Col. Garter/Pete Quesada." Color, 8x10¾. Thecover of Timemagazine, February 22, 1960, captioned: "U.S. Airways/Boss Quesada." Upper left titled: "The Drive for Air Safety.
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DEAN RUSK - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 26630DEAN RUSK Secretary of State during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam War, Dean Rusk signs a "Time" magazine cover from December 26, 1960. Magazine Cover signed: "Dean Rusk". Color, 7¾x11. Cover of "Time" magazine, December 26, 1960. Cover story: "Secretary of State: Dean Rusk". Included is part of the cover story, pages 8-14.
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DEAN RUSK - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 26631DEAN RUSK Secretary of State during the Cuban Missile Crisis and Vietnam War, Dean Rusk signs a "Time" magazine cover from December 6, 1963. Magazine Cover signed: "Dean Rusk". Color, 7¾x11. Cover of "Time" magazine, December 6, 1963. Cover story: "The New Administration/A Promise of Continuity & Action".
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PIERRE-PAUL SCHWEITZER - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 296969PIERRE-PAUL SCHWEITZER Time magazine cover, signed on his image, accompanied by his business card as Chairman of the IMF. Magazine Cover signed: "PP Schweitzer", 8½x11. Signed by his image on the cover of Time magazine, March 29, 1968. Cover story: "The Future of Money".
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CYRUS VANCE - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 263662CYRUS VANCE 1978 Time magazine featuring Vance as a "Man on the Move", signed by the Secretary of State on the cover in black ink Magazine cover signed: "Cyrus Vance" , 100p, 8¼x10¾. Time magazine, April 24, 1978, signed on cover. Color illustration of Vance. Captioned: "Man on the Move: Secretary of State Cyrus Vance".
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GENERAL WILLIAM C. WESTMORELAND - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 24464WILLIAM WESTMORELAND. Magazine Cover signed: "W. C. Westmoreland". Color, 8x11. Front cover of Time Magazine (Man of the Year) edition, Vol. 87 No. 1, dated January 7, 1966. Westmoreland was Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point (1960-1963) and Commander of the U.S.
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GENERAL WILLIAM C. WESTMORELAND - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 24467WILLIAM WESTMORELAND Shown on the cover of a May 5, 1967 issue of Time magazine Magazine Cover signed: "W. C. Westmoreland". Color, 8x11. Front cover of Time Magazine, Vol. 89 No. 18, May 5, 1967 issue. William Childs Westmoreland (1914-2005), a veteran of WWII, was Superintendent of the U.
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GENERAL WILLIAM C. WESTMORELAND - MAGAZINE COVER SIGNED - HFSID 254798WILLIAM C. WESTMORELAND. Magazine Cover signed: "W.C. Westmoreland". Color, 7½x11. Cover of "Newsweek" magazine, May 8, 1967 issue. Cover story: "THE HOME-FRONT WAR". Photograph of Westmoreland is captioned: "General Westmoreland/Before Congress".
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