Lot 183
Truman, Harry S. This beautifully caligraphed document bears Truman's impressive signature at lower right, and is co-signed by Joseph C. Green as Acting Secretary of State. At lower left a large white embossed seal of the United States has been affixed. Truman documents signed as president are uncommon in the market.
Accompanying this lovely document is a Photograph Signed: 6 " x 8" black and white 3/4 shot of both Truman and Ross standing on the deck of a ship, wearing casual clothes and chatting with each other, Washington DC, October 14, 1946. Taken just before President Truman was to go on the air to announce an immediate release of all livestock and meat price controls, as hostilities in World War II were on the decline (eventually ending officially on December 31, 1946). Truman has signed vertically over his image "Harry Truman," and Ross has signed at upper left corner, "Al Mingalone with warm regards Charles G. Ross." Photograph is also in Fine condition. Both items have been attractively matted, together with a 2" diameter Presidential medallion, and framed to an overall size of 26½ x 38½". 33rd President of the United States,1945-1953.
Scarce Document Signed and Photograph Signed as President. Beautiful calligraphed document: One page, oblong folio, Washington DC, May 15, 1945.
Being Truman's official appointment of "…Charles G. Ross of Maryland…Secretary to the President of the United States of America…" Harry Truman and Charlie Ross were childhood friends, and as the two grew up, Ross always seemed to come out on top in various school, athletic and social ocasions, etc. When Truman became President,he appointed his long-time friend Ross to be his Secretary, and in Truman's inaugural speech, even made comment that he had finally come out ahead of Ross at something.
Fine.
Estimated Value $2,000-UP.
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