Career soldier (1853-1934) who served as superintendent of West Point from 1906 to 1910 and as Army chief of staff from 1914 to 1917; in this position he directed his energy toward preparing the US for possible entry into World War I, and was influential in winning early acceptance among civil officials of the notion of conscription. Handsome oversized matte-finish 9 x 11.75 portrait of Scott in uniform, boldly signed in the lower border in thick black ink, "Affectionately yours, H. L. Scott." Framed in its original frame, with cracks to the patriotic ornament at the top. In fine condition.
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