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James Farley, 1942-45, Quartet of Autographs

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Political Memorabilia Start Price:80.00 USD Estimated At:130.00 - 260.00 USD
James Farley, 1942-45, Quartet of Autographs
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New York, 1942-45. Letters signed by James Farley on personal letterhead and 1 letter on Coca-Cola letterhead. James Aloysius Farley (May 30, 1888 – June 9, 1976) was an American politician and Knight of Malta who simultaneously served as chairman of the New York State Democratic Committee, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, and Postmaster General under President Franklin Roosevelt. After leaving Washington in 1940, Farley was named chairman of the board of the Coca-Cola Export Corporation, a vehicle that was created for his talents. Farley held this post until his retirement in 1973. Farley defeated a Roosevelt bid to name the party's candidate for New York governor in 1942. Farley once again became an important national political force when his old friend, Harry Truman, became president in 1945. Also included in lot is a pamphlet of Editorials from various newspapers by the Honorable James A. Farley. (5).