President HARRY TRUMAN Signed First Day Cover PSA - Bold Autograph!

Title:
Harry S. Truman Signed 1950 First Day Cover – Midwest Centennial Celebration – PSA/DNA Certified, Graded NM 7

Description:
Presented here is a beautifully preserved First Day Cover signed by President Harry S. Truman, commemorating the Midwest Centennial Celebration of 1850–1950. The envelope features a detailed printed cachet depicting “Gateway to the West” in Kansas City, Missouri, and bears a purple 3¢ U.S. postage stamp honoring the same centennial event. The postmark is dated June 3, 1950, from Kansas City, and is clearly marked FIRST DAY OF ISSUE.

Truman’s bold ink signature appears prominently above the stamp, signed in full as “Harry S. Truman.” The autograph is neat and well-placed, making this an ideal display piece.

Historical Context:
Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, served from 1945 to 1953, guiding the country through the end of World War II and the onset of the Cold War. Born and raised in Missouri, Truman’s signature on this Kansas City–issued commemorative cover holds particular regional and personal significance. The 1950 Midwest Centennial celebrated 100 years of expansion, development, and transformation in the American heartland—an area Truman proudly represented throughout his political life.

As First Day Covers grew in popularity among collectors during the mid-20th century, those bearing authentic presidential signatures—especially from sitting or recent presidents—became highly prized historical and philatelic artifacts.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
This signed First Day Cover has been certified and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with Truman’s autograph graded NM 7 (Near Mint). The certification number 84898761 can be verified in the PSA database. The envelope is sealed within a tamper-proof PSA slab, ensuring preservation and authenticity.

Closing Appeal:
A striking and historically resonant collectible, this PSA/DNA-certified First Day Cover showcases the signature of President Harry S. Truman on a commemorative piece tied directly to his home state and regional identity. With its combination of political, postal, and cultural significance, this is a standout artifact for collectors of presidential autographs, Americana, and postal history.