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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Always bring protection: FDR inscribes a souvenir naval inspection log to a member of his Secret Service detail

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Always bring protection: FDR inscribes a souvenir naval inspection log to a member of his Secret Service detail

Printed souvenir booklet titled Log of the President’s Inspection Trip and Cruise on Board U.S.S. Potomac, 19 March–1 April 1941, 8.5 x 11, 20 pages, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the title page, “For Mike Reilly from Franklin D. Roosevelt.” Reilly is listed in the booklet as one of six members of the Secret Service detail that accompanied Roosevelt on the trip. Accompanied by a vintage wire photo and two original, evidently candid photos showing FDR in different boats with several other individuals. Tear to front cover of booklet, otherwise fine, clean condition. Auction LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #322 - Ended June 20, 2007