{"product_id":"general-douglas-macarthur-signed-100th-anniversary-us-postage-stamps-psa-auto","title":"General Douglas MacArthur Signed 100th Anniversary US Postage Stamps PSA Auto","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"196\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003eGeneral Douglas MacArthur Signed 1947 United States Postage Stamp Centennial Souvenir Sheet Cut – PSA\/DNA Certified Authentic Auto #85762519\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"217\"\u003eA scarce autograph cut signed by General Douglas MacArthur, elegantly mounted on a 1947 United States Postage Stamp Centennial souvenir sheet and professionally authenticated by PSA\/DNA. The bold fountain pen signature stretches prominently across the face of the commemorative philatelic piece, creating an attractive and historically significant presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eThe souvenir sheet commemorates the \u003cstrong data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e100th Anniversary of United States Postage Stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e and features reproductions of the classic 5-cent Benjamin Franklin and 10-cent George Washington stamps. The printed design notes it was issued under the authority of \u003cstrong data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"878\"\u003ePostmaster General Robert E. Hannegan\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Centenary International Philatelic Exhibition, making it a desirable period artifact in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eThe autograph cut has been expertly encapsulated in a PSA\/DNA tamper-evident holder, preserving both the signature and the commemorative display for long-term protection and exhibition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1201\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1204\"\u003eGeneral Douglas MacArthur (1880–1964) ranks among the most influential military leaders in American history. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, he served with distinction during World War I before becoming Army Chief of Staff in the 1930s. During World War II, MacArthur commanded Allied forces in the Southwest Pacific, fulfilling his famous promise, \"I shall return,\" by liberating the Philippines from Japanese occupation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eFollowing Japan's surrender in 1945, MacArthur served as Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers, overseeing the occupation and reconstruction of Japan. His leadership helped transform the nation through sweeping political, economic, and constitutional reforms that shaped modern Japan. He later commanded United Nations forces during the Korean War before being relieved of command by President Harry S. Truman in 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2339\"\u003eMacArthur remains one of the most decorated officers in United States military history, and authentic signatures from the post-World War II era are highly sought after by collectors of military history, presidential history, and twentieth-century Americana.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2376\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2379\"\u003eAuthenticated and encapsulated by PSA\/DNA as an \u003cstrong data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eAuthentic Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qgua4\" data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003ePSA\/DNA Certification Number: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2491\"\u003e85762519\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aufbzu\" data-start=\"2492\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003ePSA label identifies the item as: \u003cstrong data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003eCut – Douglas MacArthur – Authentic Auto\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3s4v7k\" data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2689\"\u003eProfessionally encapsulated in a PSA\/DNA tamper-evident holder for superior preservation, protection, and display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzsrtc\" data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2734\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"3366\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2935\"\u003eThis exceptional PSA\/DNA-certified MacArthur autograph combines the signature of one of America's greatest military commanders with an attractive 1947 United States Postage Stamp Centennial souvenir sheet. Its strong visual presentation, historical significance, and professional encapsulation make it a standout addition to advanced collections of military history, World War II memorabilia, and authenticated American autographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3800\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3391\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3800\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. 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