Description: 2024 Forrestal Knew Better Proof Silver Shield Round PRESALE. Ive (Chris Duane) chosen James Forrestal to begin my new Modern American Conspiracy series. As many of you know, Forrestal became the Secretary of the Navy in 1944 upon the death of his superior, Col. Frank Knox. Following the end of World War II, when the National Security Act of 1947 was enacted, Forrestal was then appointed by President Truman to the newly created cabinet position of Secretary of Defense. Forrestal was given the responsibility for not just the Navy, but for the total reorganization of the entire armed forces. As he became more deeply involved with the internal workings of the government, Forrestal showed virulent hostility towards communist Soviet Union and was opposed to USA favoritism shown to Isreal at the expense of relations with Arab nations. The job proved both eye-opening, and daunting, and in March of 1949, he resigned with what physicians diagnosed as battle fatigue depression. He was sent to Bethesda Naval Hospital to recover and the night before he was to be released, he committed suicide by jumping out of a 16th story window. Although many people, including his family, believe he was pushed because Forrestal Knew Better about what was actually going on and wanted the truth to see the light of day, no one knows for sure. Ironically, the mystery surrounding Jim Forrestals death continues to intrigue. Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark referenced this conundrum when Indiana states that the very, very, good Forrestal was to be his American competitor in the race through the tunnel in pursuit of the Golden Idol. And when Jones comes upon the rotting corpse of Forrestal, impaled on a stake, Jones says, Forrestal. The scene explored the idea that he was killed because he stepped into the light. James V. Forrestal was my Great Grand Uncle by marriage. In many ways, my Silver Shield coin is Jim Forrestals smirking revenge, and it encodes for eternity, through artistic truth, the real questions surrounding his untimely death at 57. Shipped with USPS in approximately 8-10 weeks. If you're purchasing multiple items & want to save $$$ on shipping cost, please add all of your items, go to your cart & click request an invoice. This can ONLY be done from a web browser, not the mobile Ebay application. All items purchased this way will be sent to you simultaneously, once the last one is received from the mint (PRESALE items). ***IMPORTANT***Total cost for shipping will likely be substantially lower than the default flat rate shipping cost**************************** If you have any questions about this or anything else, please do not hesitate to reach out. My goal is to be 100% transparent with my customers to ensure they are confident when conducting business with me. Thank-you for considering doing business with Organized Chaos Metals.
Price: 75.99 USD
Location: Lake Stevens, Washington
End Time: 2024-11-03T23:10:02.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Composition: Silver
Shape: Round
Unit Type: oz
Year: 2024
Fineness: 0.999
Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 oz
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Unit Quantity: 1
Brand/Mint: Golden State Mint
Total Precious Metal Content: 1oz
California Prop 65 Warning: N/A