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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
This is a rare, one-of-a-kind typed, and signed "Military Order of the World War" from January 22, 1925, by a very prominent figure in American military history, James Guthrie Harbord. After fighting in the Spanish-American War and serving in the Philippines as Assistant Commander of the Philippine Constabulary (1903-1914), JAMES GUTHRIE HARBORD was appointed Chief of Staff of the American Expeditionary Force under General John J. Pershing in May 1917. In May 1918, he took command of the 4th Marine Brigade attached to General Omar Bradley's 2nd Infantry Division and led it in the Battle of Belleau Wood (June 6-25, 1918). Early in July, General Harbord assumed the command of the 2nd Division, and by month's end had been placed by General Pershing at the head of the Service of Supply (S.O.S.), overseeing a military and civilian staff of more than half a million people who worked on all aspects of the war effort (procurement, transportation, communication, etc.) except combat. Harbord was President of RCA from 1923-1930, and later Chairman of the Board (1930-1947)
In this letter, Harbord wrote to another prominent military general, George H. Harries who was also commander in chief at the time of World War 1. On the first page, the letter concerned World War 1 to George Harries that the military is "discussing some means for outlawing aggressive war" and that he wants to discuss the "Shotwell plan" with Harries. The Shotwell Plan, is an almost forgotten episode in the League of Nations' history. Between discussions pertaining to the stillborn Treaty of Mutual Assistance and the failure of the Geneva Protocol, the purpose of this plan is to allow America to join the Geneva organization while guaranteeing security prior to any disarmament scheme. The strict definition of the aggressor state and mandatory arbitration form the new basis for this plan and will afterward constitute the heart of the Geneva Protocol. The negative reception of the plan in France, after a first favorable impression, ruins Shotwell's chance to see his draft treaty adopted by the Fifth Assembly of 1924. This foreshadows the new European trend of the League regarding security which leads to the Locarno agreements. The American Plan is the most serious attempt to involve the United States in the League. Its failure illustrates the gulf between Europeans and Americans on security matters since the end of World War I.
This is an extremely rare, unique, and private letter that discusses what American generals were concerned about and talking about during WWI.
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Title: |
James G. Harbord "Military Order of the World War" to George H. Harries 1925 |
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Type: |
Letter |
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In Reference, Relates To, And/Or Special Content: |
James G. Harbord, George H. Harries, World War I, Military |
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Origin/Year: |
United States/1925 |
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Dimensions: |
Approx. 7.5 x 13 in |
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Medium: |
Ink on Paper (typed-up) |
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Overall Condition: |
Very Fine |
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Appraised Value: |
Comes with FREE $10,000.00 Certified Insurance Appraisal Certificate! |
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Our Price: |
$3,995.00 |
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