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Decoding Chief at the State Dept. Washington, D.C., July 31. David Salmon, Chief of the Division of Communications and Records at the State Department is kept very busy decoding all the messages fo

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Historic Framed Print, The first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation before the cabinet.painted by F.B. Carpenter ; engraved by A.H. Ritchie., 17-7/8" x 21-7/8", Image: 16" x 20"

Beautiful historic reproduction print from the Library of Cong

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This rare historical print captures Decoding Chief at the State Dept. Washington, D.C., July 31. David Salmon, Chief of the Division of Communications and Records at the State Department is kept very busy decoding all the messages fo in remarkable detail. Sourced directly from the Library of Congress, it represents an authentic piece of documented history.

Library of Congress record: Created 1937 July 31 Title from unverified caption data received with the Harris & Ewing Collection. Gift; Harris & Ewing, Inc. 1955. General information about the Harris & Ewing Collection is available at Decoding Chief at the State Dept. Washington, D.C., July 31. David Salmon, Chief of the Division of Communications and Records at the State Department is kept very busy decoding all the messages for the president that are coming thru the State Dept. from the China Japan hostilities. The messages are coming thru a battery of telegraphed teletype machines in State Dept., which are on.

The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. A conversation-starting piece for home, office, or as a meaningful gift. Free shipping on all US orders (domestic 48 states)

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