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Historic dipping pen used by President Harry S. Truman to sign and amend the First War Powers Act of 1941. The official 'bill signer' pen measures 8.75˝ long and features a wooden body and a black grip. Mounted with a transmittal letter from White House Executive Clerk M. C. Latta to New York Congressman Emanuel Celler, dated March 15, 1946, which reads: “In accordance with your request, I have pleasure in sending you herewith one of the pens used by the President on March eighth in signing: H. R. 4571, An Act to amend the First War Powers Act, 1941.” Both are framed together to an overall size of 10.5 x 12.25. In fine condition.
H.R. 4571, titled ‘An Act to Amend the First War Powers Act, 1941,’ was a legislative proposal introduced in the 79th Congress during the 1945–1946 session. The bill aimed to modify certain provisions of the original First War Powers Act, a significant piece of legislation that provided the President with broad authority to mobilize the nation's resources during World War II. The amendments introduced by H.R. 4571 likely reflected the post-war adjustments and the need to redefine the scope of executive powers in peacetime.
