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War Industries Board government check, 8.5 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Wilson as president, “Woodrow Wilson,” payable to Sylvan I. Stroock for $1, September 6, 1919. Countersigned by influential financier and presidential advisor Bernard Baruch as Chairman of the War Industries Board, and E. K. Ellsworth as the disbursing officer. Check drawn “in acknowledgment of patriotic and valuable services given…in time of war.” In very good condition, with two complete central tape-repaired tears, a repaired tear to the right border, and overall toning. Stroock was in the textile business and put in charge of felt production during WWI. On the day he signed this check, in Des Moines, Iowa, Wilson delivered his famous ‘For the League of Nations’ speech, one of the most memorable speeches in 20th century America. Accompanied by another check to Stroock for 50 cents, signed only by Ellsworth. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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