Lot 140
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TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972). Photograph signed ("Harry S. Truman"), as U. S. Army Captain, Chateau Le Chenay, France, December 1918. A group photograph of the officers of the 129th Artillery Regiment, with Truman in second row, fourth from left, signature over his image. 8 x 9 7/8 in, on matt paper, with loose slip identifying each of the officers in the picture.
TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972). Photograph signed ("Harry S. Truman"), as U. S. Army Captain, Chateau Le Chenay, France, December 1918. A group photograph of the officers of the 129th Artillery Regiment, with Truman in second row, fourth from left, signature over his image. 8 x 9 7/8 in, on matt paper, with loose slip identifying each of the officers in the picture.

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TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972). Photograph signed ("Harry S. Truman"), as U. S. Army Captain, Chateau Le Chenay, France, December 1918. A group photograph of the officers of the 129th Artillery Regiment, with Truman in second row, fourth from left, signature over his image. 8 x 9 7/8 in, on matt paper, with loose slip identifying each of the officers in the picture.

YOUNG CAPTAIN TRUMAN "OVER THERE". A fine World War I photo of Truman, taken one month after the Armistice. The future President had a brief but distinguished military career. Elected a lieutenant by his fellow soldiers during their training, Truman won the praise of his superiors for his efficiency and obvious command abilities. Eventually promoted to Captain, he led his battery into combat at the Vosges and during the Argonne offensive. SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS OF TRUMAN'S WARTIME SERVICE ARE COMPARATIVELY RARE.

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