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Admiral Harold R. Stark Chief of Naval Operations WW II Commander Signed Letter

Description: Admiral Harold R Stark Chief of Naval Operations WW II Commander Signed Letter Vintage 7 x 6" letter dated November 2, 1945 -- nice large ink autograph. Harold Rainsford Stark (November 12, 1880 – August 20, 1972) was an officer in the United States Navy during World War I and World War II, who served as the 8th Chief of Naval Operations from August 1, 1939, to March 26, 1942. In August 1939, Stark became Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) with the rank of admiral. In that position, he oversaw the expansion of the navy during 1940 and 1941, and its involvement in the Neutrality Patrols against German submarines in the Atlantic during the latter part of 1941. It was at this time that he authored the Plan Dog memo, which laid the basis for America's Europe first policy. He also orchestrated the navy's change to adopting unrestricted submarine warfare in case of war with Japan; Stark expressly ordered it at 17:52 Washington time on 7 December 1941, not quite four hours after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It appears the decision was taken without the knowledge or prior consent of the government. It violated the London Naval Treaty, to which the United States was signatory. Please see my other autographed items currently for sale (actors, actresses, models, historical figures).

Price: 145 USD

Location: Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

Industry: Military

Signed by: Admiral Harold R. Stark

Signed: Yes

Original/Reproduction: Original

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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