Description: THIS WILL NOT BE LISTED FOR A LOWER PRICE IF NOT SOLD IN AUCTION PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER!!! See all information above and below before bidding or purchasing. Yes, I combine shipping. If you are international I CANNOT COMBINE SHIPPING. I wish I could, but I CANNOT!Vintage 5 1/4 x 4 (measurment is for the full item as a whole), War Department card with a typed note regarding an autograph request on October 28, 1931. Signed in fountain pen ink by Patrick J. Hurley, Secretary of War. Tipped to a vintage card. Pretty good condition but some toning staining likely due to the thing used to affix the card and some messy edge wear due to cutting not straightly. (1883-1963) Patrick Jay Hurley was an American politician and diplomat. He was the United States Secretary of War from 1929 to 1933, but is best remembered for being Ambassador to China in 1945, during which he was instrumental in getting Joseph Stilwell recalled from China and replaced with the more diplomatic General Albert Coady Wedemeyer. A man of humble origins, Hurley's lack of what was considered to be a proper ambassadorial demeanor and mode of social interaction made professional diplomats scornful of him. He came to share pre-eminent army strategist Wedemeyer's view that the Chinese Communists could be defeated and America ought to commit to doing so even if it meant backing the Kuomintang and Chiang Kai-shek to the hilt. Frustrated, Hurley resigned as Ambassador to China in 1945, publicized his concerns about high-ranking members of the State Department, and alleged they believed that the Chinese Communists were not totalitarians and that America's priority was to avoid allying with a losing side in the civil war. DISCLAIMER: The starting bid for this has been intentionally set low to provide potential buyers with an opportunity to bid at an affordable price. However, please be aware that in the event this item does not sell in auction, it may be subsequently listed with a 'Buy It Now' option at a higher price, typically 2-3 times the initial bidding price. We aim to offer fair and competitive pricing to accommodate a variety of budget ranges.
Price: 78.4 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
End Time: 2024-12-16T02:21:27.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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