Sell or Auction Your Woodrow Wilson April 2 1917 War Declaration Speech Signed for up to $3,000 or More at Nate D. Sanders Auctions
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Sell Your Woodrow Wilson April 2 1917 War Declaration Speech Signed
Woodrow Wilson was president between 1913 to 1921 and led the country through World War I and following the war created the League of Nations to help resolve international conflicts. His policies are believed to have influenced other presidents including Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions sold a signed copy of Woodrow Wilson’s war declaration speech from 1917 for $3,000. Please see below for details:
President Woodrow Wilson Signed Speech Asking for a Declaration of War Against Germany — Most Important Wilson Content One Could Hope to Own
Incredible signed speech by President Woodrow Wilson, triggering the start of World War I. Historic speech printed in booklet form, “Address of the President of the United States, Delivered at a Joint Session of the Two Houses of Congress, April 2, 1917″ in which Wilson asks the U.S. Congress for a declaration of war on Germany. Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Wilson. Booklet measures 6″ x 9”, runs ten pages, issued by the Government Printing Office. Two horizontal folds, partial separation to front cover, mounting remnants to back cover and mild handling wear; overall very good condition. An important piece of Presidential, American and world military history. Sold for $3,000.
The following are some additional Woodrow Wilson items we sold:
Fiery speech draft at the height of WWI, hand-annotated by President Woodrow Wilson who would deliver the speech on July 4, 1918. This ”Four Minute” speech was made by Wilson on Independence Day as part of a series of speeches four minutes in length that ran between reels at movie theatres. Wilson makes several corrections to the speech in pencil, inserting words and crossing others out. It reads in part, ”…with all its ancient cruelty and injustice, military autocracy has again armed itself against the pacific hopes of men. Having suppressed self-government among its own people, by an organization maintained in part by falsehood and treachery, it has set out to impose its will upon its neighbors and us…We find ourselves fighting again for our national existence…” Two page speech is mounted to board measuring 14.75” x 11”. Chip to upper left of board, overall very good condition. Accompanied by the final version of the speech, typed and with a printed signature by Wilson. Sold for $1,875.
Woodrow Wilson Signed ”History of the American People” — Limited Edition for Princeton Alumni
Woodrow Wilson signed ”A History of the American People”, rarely found as signed in the ”Alumni Edition”, a limited edition for Princeton alumni published shortly after Wilson became President of the University in 1902. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1902. Set contains the signed Vol. I, as well Vols. III and IV, lacking Vols. II and V of the set. Volume I is elegantly signed #61 of 350, a perfect, bold example of Wilson’s signature, from a time that elevated the art of penmanship. Volumes have deckled edges, bound in white and grey boards with tan spine labels. Some shelf wear and mild soiling to boards. Interiors are mostly clean. Top portion of rear joint of Vol. I has started to tear. Overall a very good set. Sold for $938.
FREE VALUATION. To buy, auction, sell or consign your Woodrow Wilson April 2 1917 war declaration speech signed that is for sale, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (http://www.NateDSanders.com).