Offered is an original World War II–era press photograph depicting Edward R. Stettinius Jr., identified in period handwriting on the reverse as “Ed R. Stettinius – Sec. of State.” The image shows Stettinius aboard a naval vessel, surrounded by uniformed U.S. Navy sailors, during wartime service.
Edward R. Stettinius Jr. served as U.S. Secretary of State from 1944 to 1945, playing a key role in Allied diplomacy during the closing stages of World War II and later acting as the first U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Images of senior civilian leadership in operational naval settings are scarce and highly desirable.
The reverse of the photograph features original period annotations, further supporting its identification as a genuine press photo. Overall, the image captures a compelling moment of wartime leadership and cooperation between civilian officials and the U.S. Navy.
A strong piece for collectors of WWII photography, U.S. political history, naval history, or press photo archives, offering an authentic visual record of American leadership during the Second World War.
+$5 shipping to the lower 48 states
Offered is an original World War II–era press photograph depicting Edward R. Stettinius Jr., identified in period handwriting on the reverse as “Ed R. Stettinius – Sec. of State.” The image shows Stettinius aboard a naval vessel, surrounded by uniformed U.S. Navy sailors, during wartime service.
Edward R. Stettinius Jr. served as U.S. Secretary of State from 1944 to 1945, playing a key role in Allied diplomacy during the closing stages of World War II and later acting as the first U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Images of senior civilian leadership in operational naval settings are scarce and highly desirable.
The reverse of the photograph features original period annotations, further supporting its identification as a genuine press photo. Overall, the image captures a compelling moment of wartime leadership and cooperation between civilian officials and the U.S. Navy.
A strong piece for collectors of WWII photography, U.S. political history, naval history, or press photo archives, offering an authentic visual record of American leadership during the Second World War.
+$5 shipping to the lower 48 states