Lot 189
World War II and Korean War: Scientists, Generals, Admirals. Leslie R. Groves, General in charge of the Manhattan Project--signature ("L. R. Groves/Maj Gen USA") on 2 ½ x 3 ½"card; Edward Teller, father of the H bomb--signature on a 3 x 5" card; Fleet Admiral William D. Leahy, senior-most United States military officer on active duty during WW II--signature on White House card; A.W. Radford, 1940 discharge with naval vignette signed as Commander, U.S.N. Commanding; James A. Van Fleet, general who led major campaigns in WWII and the Korean War--signature on 3 x 5"card; Arleigh Burke, admiral who served during WWII and the Korean War and served as Chief of Naval Operations during the Eisenhower and Kennedy administrations--1972 ALS on serving with General Eisenhower; Douglas MacArthur, Five-star general fired by Truman during the Korean War--cut signature with two printed brochures: MacArthur's Farewell Address and his 1951 speech to Congress; Lucius D. Clay, general in charge of Berlin airlift-- 1972 TLS sending autograph; William F. Dean, Sr. general honored for his front-line service in WWII and the Korean War--3x5" card signed as Maj. Gen. (Ret), with 10x8" photo; and 1985 FDC saluting Korean War Veterans. Items in overall fine condition. Estimate Value $250 - UP
The Michael Hecht Autograph Collection.
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