American military and intelligence officer (1883-1959) who received the Medal of Honor in World War I and later headed the Office of Strategic Services, the predecessor of the CIA. Vintage ink signature, "William J. Donovan, Maj. Gen. U.S.A., Thursday, Jan. 12/56," on an off-white 6 x 4 card featuring a typed caption. In fine condition, with thin toning along the top edge. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.
