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An original b/w press photograph of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill (1874–1965) during his visit to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, USA on June 24, 1942. On Churchill's left side General George Marshall, on his right US Secretary of War Henry Stimson. Contemporary edge retouchings. Back with matching press cutting dated June 29, 1942. Visible size 17.5×22 cm. Frame size 29×34 cm.

Prime Minister Winston Churchill and President Franklin D. Roosevelt had talks on American ground on June 19–25, 1942. Here they agreed to the invasion of North Africa, known as Operation Torch. At the same time FDR appointed Dwight D. Eisenhower Commander in Chief of all US forces in the European theater of Operations.

Condition

This is an original b/w press photograph from 1942, which shows slightly wavy edges as well as a few surface cracklings. Press cutting has yellowed due to ageing. Furthermore normal signs of handling.

Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 25 March 2024

Category

Photos ▸ Vintage photographs

Estimate

2,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

5,500 DKK  

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