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398 . McGOVERN “ McGOVERNMENT ” ALEXANDER CALDER SIGNED SILK SCREEN 1972 CAMPAIGN POSTER . 23.5x34 ”. Alexander Calder was a renowned artist and sculptor . At lower right is embossed small logo reading “ Styria Studio Ltd .” in addition to Calder ’ s signature in pencil about 3 ” wide . Also in Calder ’ s hand is “ 92 / 200 .” In 1976 Calder was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Ford , but the Calder family boycotted the ceremony “ To Make A Statement Favoring Amnesty For Viet Nam War Draft Resisters .” Poster has only minor wear w / vibrant color . NM . ( I ) $ 200.00 399 . JIMMY CARTER , GERALD FORD , JACQUELINE KENNEDY AND MORE SIGNED WHITE HOUSE PHOTO . 14.5x16.5 ” framed w 8x10 ” opening . Features colorful photo of the White House w / fountain and garden in foreground . Signed Mamie Eisenhower on upper left corner , as well as Jimmy Carter , Rosalynn Carter , Gerald Ford , Betty Ford , Bess Truman , and Jacqueline Kennedy . In total , there are five First Ladies ’ signatures and two Presidents ’ signatures . Mamie ’ s signature is light , otherwise only minor wear . Exc . Comes w / JSA LOA . ( I ) $ 200.00 400 . JOHNSON , NIXON & CARTER 1965 , 1969 AND 1977 SILVER INAUGURAL MEDAL TRIO . Each is 2.25 ”. Nixon and Johnson produced by Medallic Art Co . Carter Produced by the Franklin Mint . All . 999 silver . Nixon is 5.25 oz ; Johnson is 5.2 oz ; Carter is 7 oz . Nixon has some scattered tarnish on portrait w / moderate edge and surface wear . Fine . Johnson has only light surface wear . Exc . Carter has light scattered wear . Extremely Fine . Johnson comes w / original box . ( I ) $ 200.00 401 . GERALD FORD PRESIDENTIAL & VICE PRESIDENTIAL SILVER INAUGURAL MEDAL PAIR . Each is 2.5 ” dia . Both produced by Medallic Art Co . and are . 999 pure silver . Both are 4.8 oz . Vice presidential medal is dated December 6 , 1973 , from date of Ford ’ s VP inauguration . Text above on reverse reads “ First Vice President Under 25th Amendment .” Vice presidential seal in middle w / Capitol in background . Only light scattered wear on portrait . Still Exc . Presidential medal has copyright 1974 in fine print on front . Reverse has soaring bald eagle . Dated August 9 , 1974 . Presidential seal just right of eagle . Some light wear , most notably on Ford ’ s forehead . Still Exc . ( H ) $ 100.00 402 . REAGAN 1981 INAUGURAL AND 1987 GORBACHEV SILVER MEDAL PAIR . Each is 2.5 ”. Gorbachev is 5.25 oz . 999 fine silver . Proof from German mint . Features side-by-side portraits of Reagan and Gorbachev w / text above on front reading “ Prasident Ronald Reagan und Generalsekretar Michail Gorbatschow .” Reverse has symbols of the United States and the Soviet Union . Dated July 12 , 1987 . Text below in German reads “ Treffen Fur Den Frieden ”, which translates to “ Meeting For Peace ”. Virtually no wear . NM . Inaugural medal features high relief portrait of Reagan w / Copyright “ 1981 Medallic Art Co . -Danbury , CT , - . 999 Fine Silver .” 4.7oz . Has original presentation box and papers . Minor wear , most notably on tip of Reagan ’ s nose . Exc . ( H ) $ 100.00 403 . BUSH & CLINTON 1989 AND 1993 INAUGURAL SILVER MEDAL PAIR . Each is 2.5 ” dia . Bush produced by Medallic Art Co . Clinton produced by Hoffman & Hoffman . Both are . 999 fine silver . Bush weight is 5.6 oz . Clinton weight is 6 oz . Each has only trivial wear . Both NM . Both come w / outer presentation boxes . ( H ) $ 100.00 404 . GEORGE H . W . BUSH JULY 20 , 1980 SIGNED LETTER . 7.25x9.5 ”. Dated July 20 , 1980 . Addressed to Mr . George Srager . Written just days after the Republican National Convention that resulted in his nomination for Vice President alongside Ronald Reagan . Moderate scattered surface wear . Extremely Fine . Comes w / JSA COA . ( H ) $ 100.00 405 . BILL & HILLARY CLINTON SIGNED 1992 CAMPAIGN BUTTONS . Each is 2.25 ” w /“ Paid For By The Democratic Club Of Queeny Township ” on curl . Both feature the signature at top over the “ For ”. Glossy w / only minor wear . Both NM . A nice pair of signatures from former President Clinton and former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton . Both come w / JSA COAs . ( H ) $ 100.00 406 . ROBERT “ KENNEDY IN ‘ 64 ” NEW YORK SENATE CAMPAIGN PENNANT . 21.5 ” long . Felt . Only light scattered wear . Still Exc . From Kennedy ’ s successful bid for the U . S . Senate in 1964 that helped lay the foundation for his 1968 presidential run . John Hillhouse Collection . ( I ) $ 200.00 407 . ROBERT KENNEDY : “ WE NEW YORKERS R FOR KENNEDY US SENATOR ” UNIQUE 1964 BUTTON . 4 ” w / metal back . A handmade button produced by a supporter . The pencil lines from the maker can be seen on the pin so that the hand-painted text remained level . Scattered surface wear w / scratches and a few specks of paint loss . A one-of-a-kind RFK pin from his 1964 Senate campaign . VF . John Hillhouse Collection . ( I / J ) $ 200.00 408 . ROBERT KENNEDY ENORMOUS 9 ” RFK PORTRAIT BUTTON . 9 ” dia . Reverse has cardboard insert w / easel , horizontal bar pin and red cord for hanging . Two small creases on surface on extreme outer edges at 2 o ’ clock and 3:30 that are trivial and occurred during production . Otherwise light wear . Exc . as made . An ideal centerpiece for any RFK riker display . See next lot for rare 6 ” variety . John Hillhouse Collection . ( I ) $ 200.00

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