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Lot # 968: 1941 Roosevelt Declares War on Japan, "A Date that Will Live in Infamy" Important Vintage Photo

Category: Military/Political

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 8 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "February Collectors Auction 2024",
which ran from 2/19/2024 10:00 PM to
3/9/2024 8:00 PM



On December 7, 1941 the Japanese struck the forces at Pearl Harbor in an act of War against the United States. The next day, in one of the most famous speeches ever given, President Franklin Roosevelt declared the previous morning a "Date that will Live in Infamy" and officially declared War on Japan. This image is a rare sweeping shot of Roosevelt as he gave that very speech to Congress. An important moment in American history, images from the speech are actually quite rare with this being a huge example. Condition and quality are both outstanding.

Size: 9.5x14.25
Designation: Wire
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 4.5/5
Overall Grade: 9/10

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