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. Handsome vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 portrait of Donovan in uniform in front of a map, signed and inscribed in the wide lower border in blue ballpoint, "To Kenneth Browne, with best regards—Bill Donovan.” A typed collector's notation to the reverse indicates that it was signed in 1954. In fine condition, with edge rippling, and two paperclip impressions to the top edge.
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