DS, one page, 8 x 10, May 8, 1919. Roosevelt, as acting Secretary of the Navy, temporarily appoints Harold J. Bellingham an ensign in the Navy, and orders him to report for duty on the Puget Sound. In very good condition, with scattered toning, punch holes to top edge, several pencil notations, and a paperclip impression to top edge. Roosevelt served as Acting Secretary of the Navy from 1913-1920, where he developed a life-long affection for the Navy. Less than a year later, FDR would become the vice-presidential nominee in his first foray into national politics. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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