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Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an American military leader who served as General of the Army for the United States, as well as a field marshal to the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s, and he played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. MacArthur received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines campaign. This made him along with his father Arthur MacArthur Jr. the first father and son to be awarded the medal. He was one of only five to rise to the rank of General of the Army in the U.S. Army, and the only one conferred the rank of field marshal in the Philippine Army.
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General Douglas MacArthur Signed 8″ x 10″ Photo
General Douglas MacArthur signed 8″ x 10″ photo, showing the World War II General in U.S. Army uniform. Signed “Douglas MacArthur” in black fountain pen. Matte photo is near fine save for circular crease at upper right and light wear along margins. With R&R COA. Sold for $1,470.
Douglas MacArthur Signed Limited Edition of His Memoir “Reminiscences” — Near Fine Condition in Original Slipcase
World War II five-star General Douglas MacArthur signed limited edition of his autobiography “Reminiscences”, beautifully bound in tweed cloth boards with five stars on front cover. Signed by MacArthur in blue fountain pen on the limitation page showing copy as #1,158 in the 1,750 limited edition. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1964. Copy lacks dust jacket but includes custom slipcase, in very good condition with slight wear. Book itself is in near fine condition. Sold for $788.
Here are some Nimitz signed photos we have sold in the past:
Admiral Chester Nimitz signed photo of the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, as he signs the document ending WWII while Admirals Sherman and Halsey, and General MacArthur look on. Nimitz signs next to his photo ”CW Nimitz / US Representative”. The photo identifies 22 key men and interestingly, Nimitz adds three that were forgotten and not formally identified. He numbers their images as 23, 24 and 25, and writes along the photographic border: ”23 Gen [Joseph] Stilwell, 24 Gen [Walter] Krueger – 25 R Adm [John] Shafroth”. Black and white matte photo measures 7.5” x 5.75”. Some liquid discoloration and mounting to board, overall very good condition. Sold for $1,563.
Admiral Chester Nimitz 14” x 11” Signed Photo of the Japanese Surrender — Near Fine
Large 14” x 11” photo of the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, signed by Admiral Chester Nimitz. Nimitz signs ”C.W. Nimitz” on the border of the photo, depicting Nimitz signing the Japanese Instrument of Surrender while Admirals Sherman and Halsey, and General Douglas MacArthur look on. Signature is dedicated to Navy medic Kenneth F. Glassford in the recipient’s hand. Accompanied by Glassford’s Domain of Neptunus Rex certificate, issued to him as he arrived in the South Pacific. Incidentally, Glassford published articles on the long-term effects of human exposure to radiation as the result of the 1954 nuclear tests at the Bikini Atoll in the ”Journal of American Dental Association”. Black and white photo with border measures 14” x 11”. Minor creasing and irregularly trimmed right edge, else near fine. Sold for $1,563.
WWII U.S. Navy Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz signs and inscribes on the lower border of the official 13.75” x 10.5” matte photo: ”To Colonel and Mrs C.E. Childs – AFR / With best wishes / C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, US Navy.” Standing behind Nimitz as he signs the Japanese surrender documents aboard the U.S.S. Missouri are (left to right) General of the Army Douglas MacArthur, Admiral William F. Halsey, USN, and Rear Admiral Forrest Sherman, USN. Minor creasing, else near fine. Sold for $1,477.
Admiral Chester Nimitz 13” x 11” Signed Photo of the Japanese Surrender — Near Fine
Large 13” x 11” photo of the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, signed by Admiral Chester Nimitz as he’s depicted signing the Japanese Instrument of Surrender while Admirals Sherman and Halsey, and General Douglas MacArthur look on. Nimitz inscribes the photographic border, ”To Captain W.D. Small, MC, USN – with best wishes, warm regards and great appreciation of your contribution to the war effort in the Pacific which made possible the above scene. C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, US Navy”. Black and white matte photo with border measures 13” x 11”. Light abrasion to upper left margin, else near fine. Sold for $1,465.
Admiral Chester Nimitz 14” x 11” Twice-Signed Photo of the Japanese Surrender — Near Fine
Large 14” x 11” photo of the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, signed by Admiral Chester Nimitz. Nimitz signs ”CW Nimitz / U.S. Representative” upon the photo, depicting Nimitz signing the Japanese Instrument of Surrender while Admirals Sherman and Halsey, and General Douglas MacArthur look on. Nimitz additionally signs on the photographic border, ”To Warren R. Howell – with best wishes – C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, U.S.N.”. Howell served in the Navy during WWII in the Pacific theater, earning a Navy Bronze Star with Combat Cluster. Black and white photo with border measures 14” x 11”. Minor buckling to border, else near fine. Sold for $1,000.
Admiral Chester Nimitz Twice-Signed 14” x 11” Photo of the Japanese Surrender
Large 14” x 11” photo of the Japanese surrender aboard the U.S.S. Missouri, twice-signed by Admiral Chester Nimitz. Nimitz signs ”C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, U.S.N.” on the photographic border, and again upon the image itself, ”C.W. Nimitz / U.S. Representative”. Iconic image depicts Nimitz signing the Japanese Instrument of Surrender while Admirals Sherman and Halsey, and General Douglas MacArthur look on. Signature is dedicated by Nimitz to one John L. Matthews, 1st Lt., USMC. Black and white photo with border measures 14” x 11”. Ink mark, small tears to edges and tape residue to lower right corner, else near fine. Sold for $1,000.
Admiral Chester Nimitz signed photograph, depicting the signing of the declaration of Japanese surrender. He inscribes the photographic border, ”To Warren R. Howell, with best wishes / C.W. Nimitz, Fleet Admiral, USN”, and then additionally signs ”C.W. Nimitz / U.S. Representative” over the iconic image of himself. Measures 14” x 11”. Slight warping to photo, otherwise near fine. Sold for $1,000.
Admiral Chester Nimitz signed photograph, depicting the signing of the declaration of Japanese surrender on 2 September 1945. Nimitz signs ”C.W. Nimitz / U.S. Representative” over his image. Photograph depicts various members of the military as they look on. Measures 7.5” x 6”. Minor buckling to top and light smudging to signature, overall very good. Sold for $875.
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Enigma machine used by Nazi Germany during World War II, the three cipher rotor design (M3) used from 1934 until the end of the war. Considered nearly “unbreakable”, the only flaw inherent to the enigma machine – beyond human error, which would ultimately be its downfall, was the fact that the machine could scramble the letters into any one of 17,576 combinations except the use of its original letter. However, it would be human error, such as signing off each communication with “Heil Hitler” showcased in “The Imitation Game”, that allowed the Allies to deconstruct many of the cipher’s coded communications. Though widely employed by Germany during the war, enigma machines are now very scarce, as Germans were ordered to destroy them lest they fall into Allied hands. Additionally, Winston Churchill ordered all Enigma machines to be destroyed at the end of the war. Only about 250 used during WWII are now believed to still exist, with machines having matching parts, such as this example, even more rare. Machine is model M3, with the serial numbers of the rotors matching the machine itself (since the rotors were interchangeable, this isn’t always the case), in its original wooden case. Serial number engraved on plate attached to the keyboard reads “A // 00660 / bac / 43 E”, matching the serial number of “660” stamped on the plate underneath the rotors, and also matching the serial number on the rotors reading “A 00660 / 43 E”. The metal wheels also bear the engraving of the Third Reich emblem – a black eagle above the swastika. Upon the interior of the wooden lid are the instructions in German, above the QWERTZUIO mechanical keyboard, which would light up when used. Twenty-six bulbs exist on the lamp board, with one broken, and with the socket locations marked Kabelprufung (cable test) and Lampenprufung (lamp test). Original battery is still present, with expected corrosion. Part of leather strap also present but no longer secured to wooden case. Entire machine and case weighs approximately 28.5 lbs. and measures 11″ x 13.25″ x 6″. Sold for $89,250.
President Harry Truman Signs the Original Press Release Announcing the First Use of Atomic Weaponry — “…Hiroshima…may expect a rain of ruin from the air…” — One of Only a Few Extant
Extremely rare and important document signed by President Harry Truman, publicly announcing the very first use of the nuclear bomb, dropped upon Hiroshima on 6 August 1945. Document signed “Harry Truman” is the press release of Truman’s announcement, the gravest and most controversial decision of his Presidency, perhaps of any 20th century President. Four page press release reads in part, “Sixteen hours ago an American airplane dropped one bomb on Hiroshima, an important Japanese army base. That bomb had more power than 20,000 tons of T.N.T. It had more than two thousand times the blast power of the British ‘Grand Slam’ which is the largest bomb ever yet used in the history of warfare. The Japanese began the war from the air at Pearl Harbor. They have been repaid many fold. And the end is not yet. With this bomb we have now added a new and revolutionary increase in destruction to supplement the growing power of our armed forces. In their present form these bombs are now in production and even more powerful forms are in development. It is an atomic bomb. It is a harnessing of the basic power of the universe. The force from which the sun draws its power has been loosed against those who brought war to the Far East. Before 1939, it was the accepted belief of scientists that it was theoretically possible to release atomic energy. But no one knew any practical method of doing it. By 1942, however, we knew that the Germans were working feverishly to find a way to add atomic energy to the other engines of war with which they hoped to enslave the world. But they failed. We may be grateful to Providence that the Germans got the V-1’s and the V-2’s late and in limited quantities and even more grateful that they did not get the atomic bomb at all. The battle of the laboratories held fateful risks for us as well as the battles of the air, land and sea, and we have now won the battle of the laboratories as we have won the other battles. Beginning in 1940, before Pearl Harbor, scientific knowledge useful in war was pooled between the United States and Great Britain and many priceless helps to our victories have come from that arrangement. Under that general policy the research on the atomic bomb was begun. With American and British scientists working together we entered the race of discovery against the Germans…We have spent two billion dollars on the greatest scientific gamble in history – and won…What has been done is the greatest achievement of organized science in history. It was done under high pressure and without failure…We are now prepared to obliterate more rapidly and completely every productive enterprise the Japanese have above ground in any city. We shall destroy their docks, their factories, and their communications. Let there be no mistake; we shall completely destroy Japan’s power to make war. It was to spare the Japanese people from utter destruction that the ultimatum of July 26 was issued at Potsdam. Their leaders promptly rejected that ultimatum. If they do not now accept our terms they may expect a rain of ruin from the air, the like of which has never been seen on this earth…It has never been the habit of the scientists of this country or the policy of this Government to withhold from the world scientific knowledge…But under present circumstances it is not intended to divulge the technical processes of production of production or all the military applications, pending further examination of possible methods of protecting us and the rest of the world from the danger of sudden destruction. I shall recommend that the Congress of the United States consider promptly the establishment of an appropriate commission to control the production and use of atomic power within the United States. I shall give further consideration and make further recommendations to the Congress as to how atomic power can become a powerful and forceful influence towards the maintenance of world peace.” Boldly signed “Harry Truman” on fourth and last page of document which measures 8″ x 12.5″. Some toning, staple mark to upper left corner, folds and small tears to edge. Overall in very good condition, housed in a blue cloth clamshell box. With a typed cover letter signed “S. Tucker” on National Press Club letterhead, presenting the document. Sold for $54,000.
Original Program From the WWII Japanese Surrender Ceremony — 2 September 1945 on the USS Missouri
Informal ”Surrender Ceremony” program from the WWII Japanese surrender, listing the ”Schedule of Arrivals” and protocol for the military officers attending the event aboard the USS Missouri. Typed one page document is dated 2 September 1945, and features detailed activities from the hours of 0730 to 0840. Measures 8” x 13”. Toning and folds as well as staple holes and various small closed tears. Very good. From the estate of U.S. Naval Commodore Jasper Acuff, who attended the event. Sold for $6,250.
WWII Japanese Surrender ceremony document owned by Commodore Jasper Acuff, who was aboard the USS Missouri during the ceremony. Five-page document lists the schedule of arrivals and protocol for military representatives, as well as a schedule of events and changes in the event of rain. Internal military document is dated 2 September 1945. Pages measure 8” x 13”, stapled together. Toning and folds as well as slight creasing and small tears to edges. Very good. From the estate of WWII Commodore Jasper Acuff. Sold for $4,868.
Harry S. Truman signed farewell address with exceptional content, delivered to the nation on 15 January 1953, five days before President Eisenhower’s inauguration. At the time of this address, Truman had a very low approval rating of 22% among the American people, lower even than President Nixon’s 24% when the latter left office. However, in the ensuing years, Truman’s reputation has been rehabilitated and is now considered among most historians as one of the top 10 Presidents, having ended WWII and implemented the Marshall Plan, established the United Nations and NATO, and ignited the issue of Civil Rights in 1948. Six page document is signed ”Harry Truman” at the conclusion. Marked ”Confidential” and ”Hold for Release”, document states that Truman will deliver the remarks from the White House on 15 January. Speech brings home, in visceral detail, the concerns and challenges facing leaders post WWII. Six page document on three sheets measures 8” x 14”. Folds, light toning and staple at upper left, otherwise near fine condition. Sold for $3,750.
World War II Pearl Harbor Diary — “…Hurriedly I put on my clothing and ran outside to see the air full of 50 cal. Machine gun shells and anti-aircraft shells exploding in the air. The sky was literally full of exploding shells and diving Japanese planes. The planes they flew were carrying the Japanese insignia of the Rising Sun…”
Pearl Harbor nine page battle diary written by 3rd Class Signalman Gerald H. Conrad from the USS Pennsylvania, approximately two weeks after the 7 December 1941 attack. This personal account, handwritten in cursive, reads in part, “…At 7:55 on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was surprised by an attack by Japanese bomber and torpedo planes and submarines. Previous to this time they had bombed Schofield, Fort Wheeler, Fort Shafter, Honolulu, and other fields. Doing considerable damage to Hickam Field. At this time I was in bed but was awoken by exploding bombs and roaring plane motors. Someone mentioned that we were being attacked. This of course I didn’t believe as no one expected such a cowardly attack by the dirty Japs. Hurriedly I put on my clothing and ran outside to see the air full of 50 cal. Machine gun shells and anti-aircraft shells exploding in the air. The sky was literally full of exploding shells and diving Japanese planes. The planes they flew were carrying the Japanese insignia of the Rising Sun. Soon the planes had left but were back again in no time. Overhead I saw a formation of seven planes (Jap) as I watched them I saw them release as many bombs. These bombs were dropped from a very high altitude directed at our battleships which were moored to the quarries in Pearl Harbor. Soon another formation was sited high overhead. They too dropped bombs on the battleships. At this time, 3 of the 7 battleships were in flames: Oklahoma laying on her side, Arizona filling the sky with black smoke, and the West Virginia on fire, too. These ships were damaged heavily and sunk to the bottom with the super structure showing…The ships that were sunk are as follows: Utah — total loss, California, West Virginia, Arizona — total loss, Oklahoma, Nevada, Oglala — total loss, Cassina — total loss, Downes — total loss, Shaw — total loss…Every effort is being made to raise the sunken ships except the ones marked total loss. The Arizona burned for 36 hours before they could get her out. Thousands of lives were lost, how many hasn’t as yet been disclosed for sure. Last report I heard was 2,800. I have every reason to believe there is many more…As soon as the Secretary of the Navy heard of the tragedy here, he came to inspect the damage. Ten days later Admiral Kimmel was relieved of the CINC [Commander-in-Chief] and reduced to the rank of Rear Admiral. Admiral Rye Commander of Battleships is CINC now until Admiral Nimitz arrives here to take command of the U.S. Fleet as CINCUS…These Commanders were relieved of their command due to the fact that they were not on the alert else this mighty tragedy might not have occurred. The Island of Oahu is under Marshall Law since the air-raid. Liberty is from 9 in the morning until 5 at night. No alcoholic beverages whatsoever are being sold. Since Dec. 7 we have blackouts every night. All car lights are painted blue and windows in buildings are painted…Two Japanese submarines have been raised that were sunk by our ships. They are at the Sub Base. One is approximately 75 feet in length. The other a small one which was manned by two men. I watched them raise it in Pearl Harbor and saw them take the dead Jap out. Two weeks in his pig boat on the bottom did him no good…Have had blackouts all nite, every nite for 17 days. Was reported that Japanese landed on Wake yesterday. We will get them, every one…” Diary, measuring 5.25″ x 8″, was manufactured by the U.S. Government printing office and is in very good condition. Includes typed transcription of the diary account, as well as four family photos and several “copy” photos of the Signal Tower at Pearl Harbor where Gerald was stationed during the actual attack, a couple “copy” documents (Census records and military transfers) and miscellaneous research material. An excellent, detailed first-hand account. Sold for $2,126.
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