Richard Nixon, Presidential Document Signed

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Description: RICHARD NIXON (1913-94). 36th President of the United States. He is the only man to have been elected twice to the Vice Presidency and twice to the Presidency. On August 9, 1974, he became the only man to resign the Presidency. OFFERED HERE: Oversized Document Signed as President, 1p, folio, July 20, 1972, appointing William P. Lear, Sr., to be a “Member of the President’s Committee on the National Medal of Science.” It is in excellent condition, with no folds, tears, or stains. There is some discoloration along the top extreme edge (likely from prior framing) and one shallow crease in the upper right quadrant. The document is countersigned by the Secretary of State, William P. Rogers, and sports an embossed Seal of the United States. This large Presidential document measures about 18" x 14", has magnificent eye appeal, and would mat and frame nicely. Appointments such as these are not very common, particularly to noteworthy recipients. Comes with a high-quality giclee image, suitable for matting and framing together. WILLIAM P. LEAR, JR. Born in Hannibal, Missouri, Lear attended public school in Chicago through the eighth grade. At age 16 he joined the Navy, where he learned radio electronics. Following World War I he took up flying. An early Lear design, a practical car radio, launched the Motorola Company. RCA purchased a radio amplifier design of Lear's, a universal unit usable in its entire line. Lear designed the eight-track player in the 1960s. Lear began designing navigational aids for aircraft in the 1930s, and under the names Lear Corp. and LearAvia Corporation filled more than $100 million in defense orders during World War II. After the war, he developed a lightweight automatic pilot. In 1962 he sold his interest in Lear, Inc. to form Learjet, which became the leading supplier of corporate jets within five years. After Learjet he devoted his energies to development of an antipollution steam engine. In the 1970s, his aircraft designs included the Canadair Challenger and the Lear Fan, an airplane built entirely from composites. Lear died during development of the Lear Fan, and although there were a number of advance orders it was never put into production.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: X113B300
Condition: Very Good	Year: 1972
Height: 14 in. (35.56 cm)
Width: 18 in. (45.72 cm)
Title: Richard Nixon, Presidential Document Signed

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