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Comment by Jeffery Kite on December 17, 2012 at 7:44pm

A man that I truly have admired in my life in our 39th President, Jimmy Carter. President Carter was born and raised in Plains, GA, about an hour from Fitzgerald, GA, where I was born and raised. He was always a focal point in my history classes growing up, and we learned the good points of his presidency, as well as the negative points of his presidency. But what impressed me the most about President Carter was how he grew from very humble beginnings in a small south Georgia town, to hold the highest office in this great country. Love him or hate him, he followed his convictions, did what he thought was right, and always did his best. To recieve something very personal from him to me in the mail today really made my day.

Comment by Jeffery Kite on December 17, 2012 at 7:36pm

That's pretty much true for the most part, T.H. Problem for me is that I never have access to a historical figure's book signing. I always have to work, or just can't get there. So I resort to writing to them after I finish reading their works and asking for a signed book plate.

Comment by T.H. Leighty on December 17, 2012 at 5:32pm

Does anyone else collect autographed books from historical figures?  I find that the majority of autograph collectors are looking for paper or photos.  Any thoughts?

Comment by Jeffery Kite on October 22, 2012 at 9:15am

Got this autograph Friday in the mail, 1953 Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, Duane Dewey. Mr. Dewey was in Panmunjom, Korea, on April 16, 1952, serving as the lead man on a machine gun squad, when a grenade landed at his feet and severely injuring him. While receiving treatment for these injuries, another grenade was launched into his camp. He pulled down the hospital corpsman who was working on him, and managed to roll himself on top of the live grenade. His body took everything that the grenade had, saving the lives of his fellow soliders. And even after all of that, he was then shot in the stomach, but still pressed on. Whast an incredible story of bravery, and one giving of himself so that others may live. My hat's off to you, Mr. Dewey.

Comment by Jeffery Kite on October 7, 2012 at 2:39pm

Saturday brought me the autograph and a very sad note from Francis S. Currey, 1945 Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Mr. Currey is a true American treasure. He was in Malmedy, Belgium, when his platoon encountered a tremendous enemy attack. After being driven back and forced to retreat to an abandoned factory, Mr. Currey and his platoon faced defeat and almost certain death. Securing a bazooka he found laying around inside the factory, he and a fellow solider who provided cover fire criss-crossed the street, firing on and destroying one of the tanks and taking out 3 enemy soliders. He kept advancing to the enemy stronghold, which had taken over a nearby house and was firing upon Mr. Currey and his platoon. He fired one of the bazooka rockets he found earlier in that abandoned factory, and blew up part of the house, blowing out one of the walls. It was at this time, he noticed 5 American soliders who had been pinned down by the enemy fire from the house and could not escape. Mr. Currey crossed the street again to a vehicle where he found an armful of tank grenades, all the while being continuously fired upon. He crossed back over the street, and blew up the other 2 tanks that were still firing upon his platoon and the other 5 soliders. As the enemy tank members retreated into the occupied house, Mr. Currey climbed aboard a half-track in full view of the enemy forces inside the house, and unloaded upon the compound, killing and wounding some, and driving out the rest from their position. Because of this, those 5 soliders and Mr. Currey's platoon were saved and able to take cover and see another day.

As happy as I was to obtain this truly great American historical figure's autograph, I was deeply saddened by the note he sent along. I sent him a blank index card to use for the autograph, and he wrote on it, "Due to an unfortunate incident some time ago; I no longer autograph blank cards. Enclosed find two of my personal cards autographed. Francis S. Currey" Has somebody defrauded these great men in the past? That just breaks my heart. These men gave us so much to be thankful for, and for people to take advantage of them deeply saddens me. I think in my future letters to Medal of Honor recipients I'm going to mention that they don't have to use the index card if they do not want to.

 

Comment by Jeffery Kite on September 11, 2012 at 6:14pm

Yesterday's mail brought me the autograph of 1967 Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient, Harvey C. Barnum. Barney, as he's known by some, was in Vietnam on December 18, 1965. While doing a reconnaissance mission, his group encountered enenmy forces which killed the lead commander and the radio operator, Sgt. Barnum immediately took control on the group, strapped the radio on his back, and engineered a counter attack that enabled 2 helicopters to provide extra fighting support and rescue efforts. He is truly one a kind and an iconic American hero.

Comment by Jeffery Kite on July 1, 2012 at 7:22pm

Today at church, I secured the autograph of our guest speaker, Mr. Sonny Perdue. Mr. Perdue was the 81st governor of the state of Georgia, serving in that capacity from 2003 - 2011. He was the first Republican elected governor in the state of Georgia since 1871. He was always a real inspiration to me, as he led the state of Georgia based on his central beliefs in God and His son, Jesus Christ. Lord knows our country really needs more political leaders like him.

Comment by Jeffery Kite on May 25, 2012 at 6:08am

Yesterday's mail brought me, finally, a signed "Decision Points" book plate signed by our 43rd president, George W. Bush. My first presidential autograph! I am so excited.

Comment by Jeffery Kite on March 23, 2012 at 9:05pm

FYI to everyone, I bought one of Joed's certified canceled Bainbridge Colby checks, and they are pretty neat, to say the lest. Nice, inexpensive piece that any history buff would enjoy as a gift or part of their collection.

Comment by joed miller on February 24, 2012 at 11:03am

I am also uploading handwritten notes that will show on this site www.hulahips.com/bainbridgecolbyhandwrittennotes

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