Lot 10
Ford, Gerald R. Limited Edition Broadside, printed on a quality textured parchment, Signed as President, of the "Swearing-In Ceremony For The 38th President Of The United States, In The East Room At The White House On August Ninth, One Thousand Nine Hundred And Seventy-Four," 15 x 22 inches. The broadside, which is number 6 of 175, gives the Oath of Office and the remarks made by President Ford. They include, "I am acutely aware that you have not elected me as your President by your ballots, and so I ask you to confirm me as your President with your prayers." He also asks for prayers for Richard Nixon and his family, "May our former President, who brought peace to millions, find it for himself…." A color image of Ford is at the right side. Included with the broadside, which is near mint, is a plaque with information on how Ford became Vice President and then President, and notes that his pardon of Nixon cost him public approval and the election of 1976. It adds, "This broadside represents the only such rendering ever signed by any President of the United States in this format."
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
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| Realized $690 |
