Lot 1038
(Presidents) September 12, 2001 New York Times Signed By Five Presidents. Historic issue of The New York Times with the headlines: "U.S. ATTACKED. Hijacked Jets Destroy Twin Towers and Hit Pentagon in Day of Terror," Signed by Presidents Jimmy Carter, Gerald R. Ford, Bill Clinton, George Bush, and George W. Bush as President. Presidents Ford and Clinton add the date "9-14-01" below their signatures; President Bush adds "2001" below his. The five Presidents attended a national prayer service at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. on September 14, 2001. In addition to the five Presidents, New York Governor George Pataki Signed, "God Bless New York / God Bless America. George Pataki," and New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani Signed, "God Bless Aemrica! Rudy Giuliani." Clinton, Ford, and Pataki signed in blue ink; the other four men signed in black ink. The front page of the Times has been matted with a plaque giving the name of the paper, the date, and the names of the men who signed, and framed to an overall size of 33 x 23½ in. Excellent condition. A unique collectible from the tragic events of 9/11.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000.
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