GERALD FORD (1913–2006)

Gerald Ford’s autograph on a portrait photograph bearing a personal handwritten dedication and signature. The photograph of the 38th President of the United States is presented in an artist-designed composition with a metal plaque carrying the words “Honesty Is Always the Best Policy in the End,” creating a restrained historical and biographical presentation.

Gerald Ford served as President of the United States from 1974 to 1977. Following Richard Nixon’s resignation, Ford took the presidential oath on 9 August 1974 and became the nation’s 38th President. He had previously served 25 years in the House of Representatives and became Vice President in December 1973.

The central element is a black-and-white official portrait of Ford posed before the American flag. A personal handwritten dedication and the signature Gerald R. Ford appear beneath the portrait. Dark matting, fine light borders and a black frame with subtle gold-toned accents give the composition the character of a classically presented historical document.

The authenticity of the signature is confirmed by an international certificate. This signed photograph of Gerald Ford is a collectible piece of memorabilia associated with 20th-century American presidential history.