Lot 35
Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004) 40th President of the United States (1981-1989). Early Typed Document Signed "Ronald Reagan" as Captain, Air Corps, one page, 8" x 10½ x 8 in. Issued by the War Department, Washington, D.C., October 14, 1944, but signed at a later date at the 18th AAF Base Unit in Culver City, California. Being a carbon copy on thin paper signed in ink. Staple holes in upper left, two file holes at top. Fine condition.
The 33-year-old Air Corp Captain certifies this document as "A True Copy." An "extract" from Special Orders No. 247 issued by General George C. Marshall as Army Chief of Staff by order of the Secretary of War (Henry L. Stimson), concerning 2nd Lieutenant John R. Roberts’ assignment to the 18th Army Air Force Base Unit, Culver City, California, from "O Strategic Services, Washington, D.C." on October 21, 1944 "EDCMR" (Effective Date Concerning Morning Report). Certified "Official" by Major General James A. Ulio, the Adjutant General of the Army. The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), America’s first intelligence agency, forerunner of the CIA, was created on June 13, 1942. Accompanied by two excellent photographs (not vintage) of Captain Reagan, one depicting him with his mother, Nelle Reagan (7¼ x 6 in.), and the other at his desk in Culver City with his name plate on his desk: "Capt. R.W. Reagan" (5¼ x 6½ in.).
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
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