Vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 Bachrach photo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “For Senator Guy Gillette, with the esteem and warm regards of his old friend and colleague—John F. Kennedy.” In fine condition, with a bit of light silvering along bottom of image, and some scattered creases to edges and corners. Gillette served in the Senate from 1936–1945 and 1949–1955. In 1951 his Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections conducted an investigation of Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy's campaign practices. During his time in the Senate, Gillette enjoyed the support of Kennedy and his family. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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