Estate of Retired Congressman Bill Alexander
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Congressman Alexander's life has been an exciting career of public service!
Mr. Alexander was elected from the 1st District of Arkansas in 1968 and was repeatedly re-elected until 1992. During his 24-year tenure in Congress, Alexander served 22 years as a member of the Leadership attaining the position of Chief Deputy Whip, fourth in rank in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Mr. Alexander was born in Memphis, Tennessee & graduated from Osceola High School in Osceola, Arkansas. He was an Eagle Scout and former 4-H member. Mr. Alexander attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville and later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes College in Memphis ,TN. He earned his law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, TN.
Congressman Alexander was selected for numerous special assignments including:
-- Member, US Team for the US-USSR Dialogue (during the height of the Cold War);
-- Special US Envoy to Cuba (negotiated the US-Cuba Agenda with President Fidel Castro);
-- US Negotiator at US-Japan Rice Summit (reached a solution to the rice dumping issue);
-- US Emissary to Nicaragua (negotiated US position with Sandinista revolutionary government);
-- US Emissary to the People's Republic of China (in association with normalization of diplomatic relations);
-- US Emissary to Grenada (assisted in organizing a new government following liberation); and served as Chairman, The Speaker's Task Force on Central America (during the counter-revolution).
As the Founder, House Export Task Force, Alexander sponsored legislation to create the Foreign Commercial Service in US Embassies; and sponsored establishment of agricultural trade offices in 23 countries.
He was Founder, Mississippi Valley International Trade Center and was named Man-of-the-Year for leadership in international trade by the National Trade Net.
This Estate is filled with a life of world travel with many one-of-a-kind historical items.
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No Large Bags or Purses- Please leave these items in your vehicle. Empty Bags & or Boxes are permitted. Dominion Estate Sales reserves the right to inspect all persons & bags.
Security Cameras are in place inside and out.
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Items are sold as is, where is. No returns. Please inspect items before purchase.
PAYMENT DETAILS: Cash, Local Checks (Photo ID Required) & Credit Cards. Credit card purchases will include sales tax and a 3% convenience fee.
PLEASE BRING ASSISTANCE TO LOAD LARGE ITEMS. We do not provide assistance to move items, per our insurance coverage.
Street Parking. Please be respectful and do not block driveways. Towing is enforced on days of the sale.
We look forward to seeing you!
Political Posters
Political Cartoons, Jon Kennedy, George Fisher
Political China Ware
1984 San Francisco Democratic National Convention Framed Poster
Congressman Don Bonker Signature note pictured w/ Congressman Bill Alexander, in Recognition of contributions to the World Trading System, May 5 1986
U.S. House of Representatives, Desk Plate
Congressman Bill Alexander Award Plaques
The Sandinista National Liberation Front is a socialist political party in Nicaragua. Nicaragua; Sandino, Augusto César, 1895-1934. Description: This large, off-set poster was produced by the Directive of Press and Distribution of the Government of National Reconstruction. The poster honors the FSLN heroes & martyrs that sacrificed their lives for the revolutionary cause. The empty silhouette of Sandino is surrounded by names.
Soviet Union Red October Victory 60th Anniversary Commemorate Wood Cup
Framed Mississippi Riverboat " City of Osceola" Arkansas. Operated by the Lee Line. Sunk Nov. 18, 1898.
Signed American Bladesmith Jimmy Lile Hand-Made Rambo Style Buck Knife w/Bone Handle, especially designed for Bill Alexander. One-Of-A-Kind !
Hand-Made Buck Hunting Knife
Military buck knife & sheath
Bill Alexander's Military Knife Sheath
Historical Custom-Made Desk, used in the office of Congressman Alexander inside the U.S. Capital while Representing the U.S. State of Arkansas in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1993.
Historic Antique Desk from the estate of Civil War, CSN Confederate Officer Raphael Semmes. The Great, Great Grandfather of Bill Alexander.
Antique Books from the estate of Samuel Spencer Semmes, Bill Alexander's Great Grandfather.
This estate has many Flags that were flown over the Capital. This is one flown on the 200th Anniversary Bicentennial of the United States Constitution w/original COA Paperwork
Signed by President Jimmy Carter. Framed 8X10
A Signed Proclamation by President Bill Clinton. Woman's Equality Day 1999
House Speaker Tip O'Neill. Color Photo Autographed & Personalized
Daughters of the American Revolution & DAR Honor Metal. Certificate Presented to Bill Alexander 3/15/74
Copy of the First Unsigned Draft of the Declaration of Independence
Vintage 16" Replogle World Globe and Stand
Rare Cuban Bottle Decanter: Ron Excuisito 1878 Decana
Cuban Inlaid Table
Vintage American Eagle WALL HANGING Crest Metal
Wildlife Ducks Flying, by Famous Artist Maynard Reece 1920-2020
Elvis Presley 11X14, Artist Dale Adkins Collection
11X14, Ford Tractor 1946 Artist Dale Adkins Collection
John Wayne 11X14, Artist Dale Adkins Collection
Vintage Mississippi River (Map of the Course)
Vintage Black Americana Photo Art, "A Skin Game"
Antique African Spear - Maasai /Masai Lion Hunting Spear Set
Vintage African Leather Basket
Vintage African Drum Musical Instrument Wooden Hand Drum Tambourine
Hand-Carved & Painted Model of African Canoe Boat
Vintage Pottery
Antique End Tables
Leather Desk Chair
Antique Marble Top Dresser
Antique Primitive Wood Chairs
Poem "Children Learn What They Live" Ceramic Plaque
Vintage Silver
Electric Fireplace Insert Heater
1960's Vintage Large Piece of Caribbean White Coral
Vintage Wood Sewing Caddy-Large Accordion Style Sewing Box
Vintage Iron Table & Chairs
Vintage Wood Barrel
German Beer Steins
Vintage Film Cameras
Russian Art
Vintage Historical Book Collection & Bookshelves
Biographical Historical Memoirs of Northeast Arkansas
Historic Arizona Ranch Cattle Brander
Go Sports Bocce Set
Outdoor Concrete Bench
Weber Gas Grill - Like New
Outdoor Furniture Set/s
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