A Baylor watch presented to President Harry S Truman on a visit to San Antonio, Texas in 1948 could make in excess of $3,000 on November 8.
It's among the highlights of Heritage Auctions' Americana and Political Signature sale in Dallas.
 Truman won the 1948 presidential election despite being the underdog |
Truman temporarily took over the presidency from Roosevelt following his sudden death in 1945. He successfully campaigned for a second term in 1948, despite not being the favourite (Republican Thomas E Dewey was expected to win).
The back is engraved: "Pres. Harry Truman/ Visit/ San Antonio/ Texas/ 9-26-48"
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