sold Joint Chiefs Chairman William Crowe’s Presidential Mementos From the Clinton Family

Including an Autograph Note Signed as President by Bill.

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Admiral William J. Crowe was a U.S. Navy Admiral who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. He was the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs  to benefit from the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986 where he became, by statute, the...

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sold Joint Chiefs Chairman William Crowe’s Presidential Mementos From the Clinton Family

Including an Autograph Note Signed as President by Bill.

Admiral William J. Crowe was a U.S. Navy Admiral who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. He was the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs  to benefit from the Goldwater-Nichols Act of 1986 where he became, by statute, the principal military adviser to the President and the seniormost officer in the entire military establishment. In 1989, he was succeeded by General Colin Powell. Crowe supported Bill Clinton’s candidacy in 1992, and President Clinton named him the Chairman of the President’s Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board in 1993. In 1994, Clinton appointed Crowe U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom, and he served in that capacity until 1997.

Thanks for helping to bring the events of our administration to life and for playing a major role in our journey.

During his reelection campaign in 1996, Clinton presented Crowe with a copy of his book, “Between Hope and History”, writing a virtual Autograph Note Signed as President, September 7, 1996. “To Bill Crowe, with thanks for helping to bring the events of our administration to life and for playing a major role in our journey.”

Chelsea and a friend traveled to England in 1997 and this trip led to correspondence with Crowe. There is also a Typed Letter Signed as First Lady by Hillary R. Clinton, on White House letterhead, Washington, July 21, 1997, to both Crowe and his wife. “Chelsea and I have just returned from our travels together in Europe. Thanks you for your generous hospitality while she was in London. She had a wonderful time and I appreciate greatly your attention to her and her companion.” Then there is an ANS of Chelsea on her note card to “Ambassador and Mrs. Crowe” saying “Thank you for opening your home to us. We had a marvelous time and truly felt welcome. Thank you again.”?She adds a P.S. “Hope to see you both ‘state side’ soon.” With this is a typed memo to Ambassador Crowe telling him the name of Chelsea’s traveling companion (Nicole Davidson), and when their flights arrived and departed.

Lastly, there is an 8 by 10 inch color photograph showing Crowe standing with his wife as he takes the oath of office as ambassador, which is being administered by Vice President Al Gore, signed and inscribed “For a great public servant and a great friend, Bill Crowe, with deepest respect, Al Gore.”

This is a most unusual grouping covering the President, First Lady, their daughter Chelsea, and V.P. Al Gore.

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