1909 John A. Johnson Minnesota Governor Hand Signed Certificate Seal SUPER RARE For Sale

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Vintage 1909 John A. Johnson Minnesota Governor Hand Signed Certificate w/Seal

Hand signed by The Peoples Governor - John Albert Johnson

Died in office on September 21, 1909 - less than one month after signing this certificate!!!

The final photo is a signed picture of the governor - this is not included in this listing but for illustration purposes. THIS IS THE ONLY EXAMPLE OF THE GOVENOR\'S SIGNATURE THAT WE COULD LOCATE ON LINE (it is located in an archive and is not for sale)!

John Albert Johnson was Minnesota\'s first governor born in the state, its first governor to serve a full term in the current State Capitol, and its first governor to die in office, making him one of the state\'s most notable leaders. He also was the first Minnesota governor to bask, albeit fleetingly, in the national spotlight when he sought the 1908 Democratic presidential nomination but lost to William Jennings Bryan.

Johnson was elected the sixteenth governor of Minnesota in 1904. He was reelected in 1906 and 1908, serving as governor from January 4, 1905, to September 21, 1909.

Also signed by Julius A. Schmahl - Secretary of State - A newspaper editor and publisher, Schmahl was first elected to statewide office in 1906, winning election as Secretary of State. He would serve twelve years, stepping down in 1921. Schmahl later ran for State Treasurer in 1926. He would hold the position for all but two years between 1927 and 1951. Schmahl retired from politics in 1951. He died in 1955.

Dimensions: 14\" x 11\"

FRAME NOT INCLUDED

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