First President of South Korea (1875–1965) from 1948 until his resignation in 1960. Color 6.5 x 9.75 photo of Rhee and his wife receiving flowers from a young girl, affixed to a 10.75 x 16 mount, signed and inscribed on the mount in blue ink, “To Dr. Frederick B. Harris, our beloved Pastor, our devoted friend and champion of the freedom of the Korean people. Syngman Rhee, Christmas 1953 Seoul.” In fine condition. Reverend Harris helped organize the Korean congregation at the historic Foundry United Methodist Church of Washington, DC. RR Auction COA.
