An Original Oil Painting By Dwight D Eisenhower

Not lots of U.S. presidents have been specifically artistic in terms of the fine arts, so the occasional proof of such talent is of notable historic significance. One particular such President was Dwight D. Eisenhower, who was an avid painter of rather above-typical talent. Of important interest is the discovery of, and acquisition of, an big historical oil painting by Dwight Eisenhower. This big painting (about 14" X 18") was achieved by the former President just a handful of years just after Planet War II had ended. The Basic presented this key artistic work to his longtime Valet, Sgt. John Moaney. Not surprisingly, the Basic created a conscious work to depict, by means of this original oil rendition, his personal selected Planet War II headquarters - "Telegraph Cottage" - positioned just 15 miles south of London, England.

The cottage was the Official place at which Eisenhower chose to reside and effort as he commanded the European Theater all through Planet War II. This work culminated in Germany's eventual surrender on May possibly 7,1945. Coincidentally, the German's surrendered on the birthday of the Commander in Chief - Harry S Truman.

Ike presented this big historical oil painting to his long-time valet Sargent Moaney, not only signing the front with "DE", but also writing, in part, on the verso, "For Sgt. Moaney - I helped plan each Torch 1942, (the Invasion of North Africa) and Overlord 1945 (D-Day) - Telegraph Cottage - 15 miles South of London- DDE".

Years later Eisenhower authored a book entitled "At Ease - Stories I like to inform Close friends", in which he describes Sargent John Moaney as 'a man indispensable to me all through my life'. Later on Ike also remembered Moaney by name in his personal final will and testament. Sargent Moaney had very first met the Basic in early 1942 in England. He was selected by Ike to serve as his own valet. They each lived with each other inside Telegraph Cottage all through Planet War II. Moaney was with Ike everyday from 1942 till The President's death in 1969; and Moaney was present at Walter Reed Hospital when Eisenhower breathed his final.

Sgt. Moaney married Delores Moaney in 1945. Delores was The Eisenhower Loved ones Cook for lots of years...serving at each The White Residence and for lots of years later, at Gettysburg Farm. In reality each Sgt. John Moaney and Delores Moaney lived inside their Gettysburg Farm Residence - (Eisenhower's selection of permanent retirement) with Mamie Doud Eisenhower, long just after The President had passed away.

Over a quarter-century ago each John and Delores Moaney graciously presented this main Eisenhower oil painting of Telegraph Cottage to a personal collector in the United States to add to his own collection.

Raleigh DeGeer Amyx is an American history collector. For Effectively Over a Quarter Century, Collecting and Preserving History have been Raleigh DeGeer Amyx's Sole Endeavor. He is the owner and curator of the Raleigh Degeer Amyx Collection.

Due to the fact of the Reputation of The Amyx Collection, and Mr. Amyx's Information, gained from Very first Hand Stories and Interviews with former White Home Staff, he has been sought out by Authors, Personal Non-Profit Entities, Presidential Libraries and by The White Residence and The Smithsonian Institution for Consultation. The Raleigh DeGeer Amyx Collection is an American history collection and is One particular of the biggest collections of its type in the Planet.