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. 
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT As Governor of New York, he used this red, silver-tipped pen to sign a railroad bill creating the Board of Transit Control in 1931 Document Signed: "Franklin D Roosevelt", 1 page, 9x14½. Albany, New York. April 27, 1931.Certificate authenticating that FDR used the attached pen to sign Senate Bill 12, the railroad unification bill. In full: "THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the pen hereunto affixed was used by me in signing Senate Bill Introductory Number 12, Printed Number 2455, entitled: 'AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to the plan of readjustment provided for in article seven thereof, to authorize the creation of the board of transit control and subsidiary corporations, to prescribe its and their duties and powers, to exempt its and their properties, income and securities from taxation and to make such securities legal investments, and to authorize the acquisition and operation of railroads and other transportation facilities, and otherwise.' and which became a law by my signature April 23, 1931, being Chapter 689 of the Laws of 1931.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.World War II | Quotations
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CHUCK BEDNARIK - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 169559CHUCK BEDNARIK He signs on this 6x4 card barring a typed quotation Typed Quotation signed: "Chuck/Bednarik", 6x4 card. Comparing one-platoon football to two-platoon, in full: "They couldn't do it. Before the half, they'd be suckin' and huffin' and puffin'. We keep hearing how great they are.Sale Price $108.00
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VICE ADMIRAL GEOFFREY BLAKE - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 03/30/1921 - HFSID 73453GEOFFREY BLAKE The Royal Naval Vice Admiral signs his name above handwritten inspiring quote in black ink Autograph quotation signed: "Captain Geoffrey Blake/ of the/ Royal Navy" in black ink. 1 page, 5½x3. March 30, 1921. In full: "Time changes & we with Time,/ but not in ways of Friendship".
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ART BUCHWALD - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 190189ART BUCHWALD The famous political satirist signed this card that features a typed quotation Typed Quotation signed: "Art Buchwald", 6x4 card. His quote in full: "Any company
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JOHN CARTER - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 192789JOHN CARTER Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "John Carter", 1 page, 8½¼. He has drawn a line of notes on music paper and titled it "A Love Phrase". Tenor John Carter was awarded first prize in the Metropolitan Opera Auditions of the Air (1938).
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GENERAL MARK W. CLARK - QUOTATION SIGNED CIRCA 1942 - HFSID 266575MARK W. CLARK Mark W. Clark signs a 9x12 quotation. Quotation Signed: "Mark W. Clark", 9x12. In calligraphy, in full: "We are not here to sit on our back ends and be on the defensive. We are here on the offensive. They talk about a Second Front. All I can say is - the sooner the better.
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JAMES DICKEY - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 181583JAMES DICKEY Signed autograph quotation, two sentences from his famed novel Deliverance Autograph Quotation signed: "James Dickey", 5x3 lined card. In full: "I went back down to the spillway and stood next to the water for the last time. I stooped and drank from the river".
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ROBERT J. "BOB" DOLE - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 179948ON SENSE & SENSIBILITY: BOB DOLE Bob dole signs a typed quotation comparing the U.S. Senate to a zoo. Typed Quotation Signed: "Bob Dole", 1p, 5x3 card. In full: "'If your (sic) hanging around with nothing to do and the zoo is closed come over to the senate.
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ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 207758ENOLA GAYCREW: PAUL TIBBETS Paul Tibbets signs a printed quotation of his reflections on Hiroshima. Printed Quotation signed in ink: "Paul W. Tibbets", 1p, 8x10. Printed text: "General Paul Tibbets Reflections on Hiroshima: '... the morality of dropping that bomb was not my business.
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ENOLA GAY CREW (PAUL W. TIBBETS) - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 179947ENOLA GAY: PAUL W. TIBBETS Paul W. Tibbets signs a typed quotation in blue ink on an index card. Typed Quotation signed: "Paul Tibbets", 1p, 5x3 index card. In full: "Fellows, you have just dropped the first Atomic bomb in history." United States Army Air Force Colonel Paul W.
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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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PETER RACINE FRICKER - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED 3/1979 - HFSID 201532PETER RACINE FRICKER The English composer signs an autograph musical quotation. Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Peter Racine Fricker/March 1979", 1p, 5¼x3 ½. One bar of music penned by Fricker who has titled it: "(Sinfonia for Seventeen Wind Instruments 1977)".
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ROY J. GLAUBER - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 02/16/2006 - HFSID 272548ROY GLAUBER. Autograph Quotation signed: "Peabody is not so far from/Cambridge -/Roy Glauber Feb. 16, 2006", 5x3 card. Glauber was co-recipient of the 2005 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his contribution to the quantum theory of optical coherence".
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MYRON D. HEALEY - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 208764MYRON HEALEY He signs an index card, wishing someone "Luck, Laughs & Long Life." Autograph Quotation signed: "Luck, Laughs & Long Life./Myron/Healey", 5x3 card. After service as a B-26 navigator in the European theater of World War II, American actor Myron Healey (1923-2005) entered films as a character actor.
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HAMMOND INNES - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED 06/01/1934 - HFSID 83310HAMMOND INNES The British author writes quotation from his book The Big Footprints, signs name in black ink Autograph quotation signed: "Hammond Innes" in black felt tip. 1 page, 7¾x3½. Written on National Westminster Bank Limited deposit slip. London, England. June 1, 1986.
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JACK KLUGMAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 225561JACK KLUGMAN The Emmy Award-winning actor signs a typed quote from The Odd Couple Typed Quotation Signed: "Jack/Klugman". 6x4 white card. Noted to be: "from The Odd Couple". In full: "I love my blubber. It keeps me warm, it keeps me company, it keeps my pants up.
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JACK KLUGMAN - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 225564JACK KLUGMAN The Emmy Award-winning actor signs a typed quote from The Odd Couple Typed Quotation Signed: "Jack/Klugman". 6x4 white card. Noted to be: "from The Odd Couple". In full: "I love my blubber. It keeps me warm, it keeps me company, it keeps my pants up.
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ANDRE MAUROIS - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 18531ANDRE MAUROIS His autograph quotation in French, beginning, "One doesn't love a woman for what she says ..." Autograph Quotation signed: "On n'aime pas une femme pour qu'elle/dit; on aime ce qu'elle dit parce qu'on l'aime/Andre Maurois", 1 page, 5½x3½ card.
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FREDERIK POHL - TYPED QUOTATION SIGNED 09/17/1989 - HFSID 180860FREDERICK POHL He signs his typed quotation, which begins, "If you read enough science fiction, nothing will ever take you by surprise." Typed Quotation signed: "Frederick Pohl", 6 x 4 cardstock.
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DENVER D. PYLE - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION ON PHOTOGRAPH SIGNED - HFSID 208870DENVER PYLE The actor who played Uncle Jesse Duke signs "'He who knows only his own generation, remains always/a child" Autograph Quotation on Photograph signed: "'He who knows/only his own/generation,/remains always/a child'/Good work./Denver Pyle/as/Uncle Jesse Duke". B/w, 6x4 overall, image 2¾x3½ (one surface).
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COLONEL WILLIAM F. SANTELMANN - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 276894WILLIAM SANTELMANN The leader of the US Marine Band during World War II signs his autograph musical quotation from "Sempre Fidelis." Autograph Musical Quotation inscribed and signed: "Best wishes to H. M. Brehm, [The first five measures of the Marine Corps anthem follow.] 'Sempre Fidelis'/Always Faithful./Major William F.
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KARL SHAPIRO - AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 83109KARL SHAPIRO The poet, a veteran of World War II, signs his autograph quotation on a copy of his poem, Elegy for a Dead Soldier Autograph Quotation signed on a Typed Poem: "Karl Shapiro/All the artist can do in an/age of violence is to remain an/artist at all costs. That will give/hope.", 4 pages, 8½x11.
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ROBERT WARD - AUTOGRAPH MUSICAL QUOTATION SIGNED - HFSID 201537ROBERT WARD The composer pens a musical quotation from his "Jubilation", composed on Okinawa in 1945 and performed at Carnegie Hall the following year. Autograph Musical Quotation signed: "Robert Ward", 1 page, 8½x2½.
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