2004-09
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JOHNSON, Lynodn Baines (1908-1973) Thirty-sixth President 1963-69, taking Office following Kennedy's assassination and winning a strong return in the 1964 election. A New Deal Democrat from Texas, L.B.J. served in both the House and Senate. Commission for General Maxwell D. Taylor, double folio, February 23, 1868, appointing him “Chairman and Member of the President’s Foreign Intelligence Advisery Board”, signed “Lyndon B. Johnson” and countersigned by the Acting Secretary of State, center fold, else Fine. Wonderful large format commission with large and fine signature of Johnson. Maxwell Taylor (1901-1987) Was commissioned in 1943 Commanding Officer Artillery 82nd Airborne Division, Sicily, 1943 - 1944Member Allied Control Commission Italy, 1944 - 1945Commanding General 101st Airborne Division, North-West Europe, 1945 - 1949 Superintendent West Point, 1949 - 1951Chief of Staff US Forces Europe, 1951 - 1953Deputy Chief of Staff US Army, 1953 - 1954Commanding General 8th Army, Korea, 1955 Commander in Chief Far East, 1955 Commander in Chief UN Forces in Korea, 1955 - 1959Chief of Staff US Army 1959 Retired, 1961 Recalled, and from 1962 - 1964Chief Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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