1922 Rotogravure World War I General Pershing Addressing Congress Joint Session

This is an original 1922 sepia rotogravure of General Pershing responding to Congress after they thanked him for his work during the war. The caption writes, "General Pershing acknowledging the thanks of Congress, which were tendered to him in joint session September 18, 1919. It was the twenty-sixth time that Congress had bestowed its thanks upon a soldier. The General's reply was forceful and felicitous." John J. Pershing was the leader of the American Expeditionary Forces, and is the only person to be promoted to the highest possible army ranking during his lifetime-- the General of the Armies.

CONDITION

This 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Rotogravure; Sepia
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 15 inches; 25 x 38 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

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