Souvenir typescript on a 5.5 x 8.5 sheet bearing a printed portrait of Woodrow Wilson, signed in ink at the conclusion “Written and published at the time of President Wilson’s death, “Wm. H. Taft, Washington, April 5th, 1924.” In full: “Woodrow Wilson in the latter years of the war in the year following the armistice was the greatest figure on the world stage. No man in a century weilded [sic] more power and influence. He was born to command with confidence and courage, and events gave him an opportunity to lead men not given to any other in history. He was a man of very high ideals and great force of character. He brought to his great place most exceptional faculties. He will live in the ideals he preached and sought.” Previously from the Forbes Collection of American Historical Documents and sold by Christie’s, New York. Intersecting folds (touching typed and handwritten text but not signature), otherwise fine, bright condition. R&R COA.
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