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President Theodore Roosevelt has signed this appointment, designating the recipient “Major in the Corps of Engineers.” dated June 26, 1905, in black fountain pen. The document is also signed by the Acting Secretary of War. During the Spanish-American War, Roosevelt resigned as Navy Secretary to lead a Regiment of the US Cavalry that became known as the "Rough Riders." In a life devoted to public service he later became Governor of New York State, Vice President of the United States and in 1901 following President McKinley's assassination, became the youngest President of the Nation's history. Very good condition. 18 X 15. Matted 21 X 18. Comes with a James Spence Authentication (JSA) Letter of Authenticity and a Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity.