Signatures (Writing)

France became the 36th member of the United Nations in a colorful ceremony at the State Department at which the war-time coalition against the Axis was hailed as "the foundation stone of peace". Photo shows French Ambassador Henri Bonnet, left, signing the United Nations declaration, pledging his country's whole-hearted cooperation in the creation of a world security system because France knows from experience that " from now on...war, once begun, will spread over the entire globe." Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius, right, looks on. From: Beth Gore

An autographed portrait photo from Franchot Honore, of Chicago, Illinois, which says "To the President of the United States of America, Mr. Harry S. Truman, With my Best Wishes, Franchot Honore."

Former President Harry S. Truman sits at a desk and signs the National Sojourners' Visitors Register at its National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. (See also 2004-313, 314, and 315.) From: John G. Volz, Lt. Col. USAR Rtd., National Secretary, National Sojourners Incorporated.

President Harry S. Truman signs a photograph for Vic Housholder of Phoenix, Arizona, both of the 35th Division, at the White House. In the spring of 1918, Lt. Vic Housholder saved the life of Captain Harry S. Truman during World War I. (Same as 59-1270 except size and autograph which reads: Kindest regards to Vic, Harry S. Truman). From: Vic H. Housholder