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Franklin D. Roosevelt. Photograph signed ("Franklin D. Roosevelt")....
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Franklin D. Roosevelt. Photograph signed ("Franklin D. Roosevelt"). Signed on the photographer's matte beneath the 6.5 x 4.5-inch image (overall dimensions 10 x 7.9 inches), no place, no date. The image depicts three men with Roosevelt, all wearing fez hats with "TRI PO BED" embroidered on them. FDR is seated and the other three men standing, and the photograph clearly shows Roosevelt's leg braces protruding beneath the legs of his trousers. Mounted remnants on the verso with small crease on the upper left corner.Rare masonic signed photograph of Franklin D. Roosevelt with his leg braces clearly evident.
Roosevelt was a member of the Masons from 1911 until his death. Tri Po Bed Grotto is a Hudson Valley, New York chapter of the higher Masons, located near Roosevelt's home at Hyde Park. He was made a Prophet at Sight on October 30, 1931. On August 25, 1921, at the age of 39, FDR was diagnosed with polio. Although the disability did not directly interfere with his role as President, he was not completely comfortable being open about his situation. FDR requested that the press avoid photographing him walking, maneuvering, or being transferred from his car. The stipulation was accepted by most reporters and photographers, but periodically someone would not comply. The Secret Service was assigned to purposely interfere with anyone who tried to snap a photo of FDR in a "disabled or weak" state.
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2022 May 7 Treasures from the Melvin "Pete" Mark, Jr. Collection Signature® Auction #6256 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
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