{"product_id":"gen-george-c-marshall-autograph-smoky-mountains-stamp-die-proof-signed-psa","title":"Gen. GEORGE C. MARSHALL Autograph SMOKY MOUNTAINS Stamp Die Proof Signed * PSA","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003eAmerican Army Officer and statesman, General GEORGE C. MARSHALL autograph \"Great Smoky Mountains\" souvenir stamp proof signed. Issued to mark the annual convention of the Society of Philatelic Americans held in Asheville, NC on August 26-28, 1937, it was reprinted for the convention in a special blue green ink rather than the original green of 1934.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003eMarshall owned a vacation home in North Carolina where he would fish and ride horses; The Smoky \u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMountains are located on the border of Western North Carolina and Tennessee. Marshall's time in North Carolina was part of his retirement and postwar years, offering a respite from his immense duties during and after World War II.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarshall rose through the Army ranks to become Chief of Staff under presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, then served as Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense under Truman. Winston Churchill credited Marshall as the \"organizer of victory\" for his leadership of the Allies in WWII. As Secretary of State, Marshall advocated for a U.S. commitment to post-war European recovery, in what became know as the \u003cfont color=\"#0039f3\"\u003eMarshall Plan\u003c\/font\u003e. In recognition of his work, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953, the only Army general to ever receive the honor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Marshall autograph has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC by PSA\/DNA Authentication Services expert examination, and slabbed inside PSA\/DNA's proprietary sonically-sealed encapsulate – your assurance of absolute authenticity. GUARANTEED GENUINE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition is as shown with light wrinkles and toning, consistent with age, use and handling. Encapsulate measures appx. 4.5\" x 9.5\" with enclosed signed proof appx. 2.75\" x 3\". \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy with confidence. Please view our exceptional feedback and ratings, and our additional autograph auctions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOwn a remarkable, original piece of Military and WWII history! The perfect acquisition for the WWII collector, autograph enthusiast or History buff. An excellent addition to any truly exceptional collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\" size=\"5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as is, as shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signaturist-Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49420690194672,"sku":"336496550208","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/5948\/2096\/files\/57_43b83272-255d-41b1-ac06-e2f0d17af1f5.jpg?v=1774298802","url":"https:\/\/signaturist-ink.com\/products\/gen-george-c-marshall-autograph-smoky-mountains-stamp-die-proof-signed-psa","provider":"Signaturist-Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}