Lot 580
Ford, Gerald R (1913-2006) 38th President of the United States (1974-1977). First edition book inscribed and signed as ex-President on the first end page of Portrait of the Assassin, written by Ford and John R. Stiles, New York, Simon and Schuster, 1965. The inscription reads: "To Gary Zimet, the opportunity to serve on the Warren Commission was both sad because J.F.K. was a friend and a challenge because it was important to do a good job. In my opinion the Warren Commission conclusions were sound and so far not challenged. No significant new evidence has been found. Lee Harvey Oswald was the Culprit. Gerald R. Ford / 11/29 /80."
In November 1963, President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed House Minority Leader Gerald Ford to the Warren Commission, a special task force set up to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Ford was assigned the task of preparing a biography of JFK's alleged assassin, Lee Harvey Oswald. To this day, many people disagree with the Warren Commission's finding that Oswald acted alone. Dust jacket has minor edge wear; price clipped from flap; text is lightly toned, else fine.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
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