April 7th Rare Autographs, Manuscripts and Sports Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/7/2022
TLS signed “Omar N Bradley,” one page, 7" x 8.5", September 24, 1973. Written from New York, a brief letter to Charles F. Myask, in full: "Mrs. Bradley and I are deeply grateful for your concern and good wishes during my illness. Thank you for your thoughtfulness." In fine condition. He was a senior officer of the United States Army during and after World War II, rising to the rank of General of the Army. Bradley was the first chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and oversaw the U.S. military's policy-making in the Korean War.
Satin finish 8" x 10" portrait photo of Elmo Zumwalt, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition. US Admiral, known for his efforts to modernize the U.S. navy while holding the post of Chief of Naval Operations in the 1970s, while commander in Vietnam ordered the use of the defoliant Agent Orange.
Matte-finish 8" x 10" U.S. Army photo of Creighton Abrams, signed in the lower border in black ink. Included is a letter from 29 July 1974 detailing the signed General Abrams photograph that was forwarded to the original sender. He was a United States Army general who commanded military operations in the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1972, which saw United States troop strength in South Vietnam reduced from a peak of 543,000 to 49,000. He was then Chief of Staff of the United States Army.
With One of a Kind Collectibles LOA
Omar Bradley TLS, Elmo Zumwalt, Creighton Abrams
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