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1915 Franklin D. Roosevelt Signed Navy Department Order
Offered is an original U.S. Navy Department document dated September 1, 1915, bearing the signature of Franklin D. Roosevelt while serving as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, years before becoming the 32nd President of the United States.
This historically important document concerns the transfer of Rear Admiral William F. Fullam from his position as Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis to duty as Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Reserve Fleet.
The document contains:
Bold blue-ink signature of Franklin D. Roosevelt
Multiple endorsements signed by Rear Admiral William F. Fullam
Navy Department letterhead
U.S. Naval Academy Annapolis endorsements
USS South Dakota flagship endorsement
Original Navy Department routing and pay office stamps
Dated September–October 1915
Historical Significance
At the time of signing, Franklin D. Roosevelt was serving as Assistant Secretary of the Navy under Secretary Josephus Daniels. Roosevelt's years in the Navy Department were formative in shaping the naval policies and leadership experience that later influenced his presidency during World War II.
The document records the official transfer of Rear Admiral William F. Fullam from Superintendent of the Naval Academy to command of the Pacific Reserve Fleet. Fullam was one of the Navy's most influential officers and an early advocate of naval aviation.
This is not merely a stand-alone autograph but an official government document linking two important figures in American naval history.
Condition
Original 1915 document in circulated government-file condition.
Original folds
Filing holes
Official stamps and endorsements
Age toning and handling wear
Complete and fully readable
Ink signatures remain strong and attractive
Please examine all photographs carefully for condition details.
Provenance
From a collector of historical military and presidential documents.
Collector Appeal
An exceptional item for collectors of:
Franklin D. Roosevelt autographs
Presidential memorabilia
U.S. Navy history
Naval Academy memorabilia
Pre-World War I military documents
Military leadership and command history
