{"product_id":"franklin-d-roosevelt-signed-fear-itself-his-copy-of-inaugural-address-autograph","title":"FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT Signed Fear Itself His Copy of Inaugural Address Autograph","description":"\u003cfont color=\"#0039f3\" size=\"6\" face=\"Tahoma\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT'S READING COPY OF HIS INFAMOUS \"FEAR ITSELF\" INAUGURAL ADDRESS SIGNED ON THE PENULTIMATE PAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#0039f3\" size=\"6\" face=\"Tahoma\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtraordinarily rare advance issue of Franklin D. Roosevelt's first inaugural address containing the complete text of Roosevelt’s timeless speech, boldly signed by Roosevelt at the conclusion. Delivered at the height of the Great Depression, the address introduced one of the most enduring lines in American political history: “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” Roosevelt has signed with a tremendous bold signature at the conclusion!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccording to FDR's bibliographer Ernest J. Halter, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\"\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFDR commissioned a limited printing in the form of an advanced copy of his address expressly for his personal review before the swearing-in ceremony. He intended to read from it on March 4, which is why it was published with bold, dark text. A\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003et the last minute Roosevelt decided to read his address from the typescript which he corrected in his own hand, he distributed the advanced copies among his close circle.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccompanied by the original transmittal letter from FDR's friend and advisor Clarence E Pickett. Pickett forwarded the advanced issue of FDR's speech to his friend Rev W. E. Brooks which Pickett adds \"I am glad you called my attention to this be-cause I had the President autograph one for me too\". \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashington D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1933. First edition, advance issue. 4to. 9 pp. Original printed wrappers, boldly signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt at the end of text. Wrappers slightly creased, rear wrapper heavily soiled from mounting residue, not affecting signature on last page of text; scattered light foxing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe FDR autographed speech has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC BY PSA\/DNA EXPERT EXAMINATION. PSA\/DNA is considered the industry Gold standard in autograph authentication. Purchase includes original PSA\/DNA Letter of Authenticity. GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwn a remarkable, original piece of Political and American Presidential history! The perfect acquisition for the Presidential collector, Roosevelt scholar, autograph enthusiast or History buff. An excellent addition to any truly exceptional collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold as is, as shown.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Signaturist-Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49743060959472,"sku":"336590000460","price":12500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/5948\/2096\/files\/10_6f27e692-2179-4bc8-801a-a86e5e2204ad.jpg?v=1779139859","url":"https:\/\/signaturist-ink.com\/products\/franklin-d-roosevelt-signed-fear-itself-his-copy-of-inaugural-address-autograph","provider":"Signaturist-Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}