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CHIANG KAI-SHEK (1887-1975). Chinese soldier and political leader. Became President of China in 1928. During WWII as Generalissimo, Chiang commanded the Allied forces in the China War Theater against Japan. He was forced to flee the mainland for Taiwan in 1949 during their Civil War conflict. With U.S. support, he built Taiwan into an economic and military power. Attractive printed color portrait signed and dated by President Chaing Kai-Shek. Quarto, head and shoulders pose depicting the Chinese leader dressed in his brown military uniform before a sky background made to look like a Chinese flag. This portrait was originally a Time Magazine front cover, fixed to a backing page on which the president has boldly signed his name in Chinese and dated his signature: “August 27, 1944 (Chinese date which is 11 years behind ours.) Accompanied with a letter of transmittal, The Office of President, Republic of China, one page, Taipai, 8/27/55 referring to returning the Time Magazine cover after it has been autographed by His Excellency...signed by S.Shen, Secretary to the President. Signed portrait in fine condition. Letter has little wear at top........................................................SOLD
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