Signature / Unsigned Photograph.
Nicknamed "Father of the United Nations" by Franklin Roosevelt for his pivotal role in establishing this institution (which earned him the 1945 Nobel Peace Prize), the president appointed this Tennessee politico his Secretary of State in 1933, and he holds the distinction of holding this office longer than anyone -- 11 years, until 1944; he served his home state as a state legislator, then representative (1923-31) and senator (1931-33). Item #52078
A bold and nice signature in blue ink on a 4" X 2¼" card bearing "Autograph" printed at upper left, n.p., n.y. Very good. Tiny staple hole at upper left. Accompanied by a superb glossy 6½" X 8½" black-and-white news agency photograph (International News Photos) depicting two smiling full-length figures shaking hands as a crowd behind them observes. Original paper label neatly affixed to verso dates the image 1933, titles it "Former Premier Heriott [sic] Greeted at Capital" and describes the scene: "Secretary of State Claudel [sic] Hull (right) greets former Premier Edouard Herriot of France as the celebrated European diplomat arrived at Union Station in Washington, D.C. Herriot will confer with President Roosevelt and Premier Ramsay MacDonald of England as an opening to the World Economic Parley." A handsome pair.
Price: $150.00