Historic Americana
"President Harry S. Truman / 1950" Shadowbox Display of White House Renovation Fragments as a Presentation Gift
1950-Dated, President Harry S. Truman, Wooden Shadowbox Presentation Display Gift of an assortment of Original White House Renovation Fragments, "Original White House Material Removed in 1950", to the 43rd Governor of Louisiana, Choice Extremely Fine.
An original 15.5" long x 10" tall x 3.5" deep, attractive wooden shadowbox custom made presentation display containing a fragment of brick, lath, and seven hand-forged nails recovered during renovation of the White House Executive Mansion in 1950 under glass. A bronze tag with the Presidential Seal reads: "Original White House Material Removed in 1950". A second engraved brass tag reads: "President Harry S. Truman / 1950 / Presented to my Friend / James A. Noe" (1890-1976) 43rd Governor of Louisiana. A more extensive typed c. 1950 historical context explanation is attached to back, ending with: "The rebuilding took 4 years and cost close to six million dollars." White linen-lined interior, all items within remain intact and on display as intended, as shown. A great, fully original, President Harry S. Truman and White House historical memorabilia display.
James Albert Noe Sr. (December 21, 1890 " October 18, 1976) was an American businessman and politician from Louisiana, who briefly served as the 43rd Governor of Louisiana following the death of Oscar K. Allen in 1936.
Noe was born on December 21, 1890 near West Point, Kentucky. He made his fortune in the oil business and ran for the Louisiana State Senate at the request of Huey Long. He was chosen as President Pro Tempore of the Senate and succeeded to the Governorship to finish out Allen's term since the Lieutenant Governor had been elected to the State Supreme Court.
During his brief term in office, he appointed Huey Long's widow, Rose McConnell Long, to fill his seat in the U.S. Senate. He also worked on getting federal money for state highways and establishing a state welfare office.
Noe ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1940 and 1959 but had more success in his business ventures. Following his governorship, Noe founded WNOE in New Orleans, Louisiana and KNOE in Monroe, Louisiana, both named in his honor.
KEYWORDS:
Political, Presidential Campaign, Harry Truman, Governor of Louisiana, Historical Presidential memorabilia