Lot # : 436 - JFK Funeral autograph “Black Jack” handler
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Lot # | 436 |
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Group - Category | Antiques & Collectibles - Collectibles - Sports Cards / Memorabilia - Autographs |
Lead | JFK Funeral autograph “Black Jack” handler |
Description |
About 10x13 matted autograph of Arthur Carlson- the handler of the famous riderless horse- Blackjack- at President Kennedys funeral.
“Black Jack has been a poignant symbol of our nation’s grief on many occasions over the years. Citizens in mourning felt dignity and purpose conveyed, a simpler yet deeper tribute to the memory of those heroic ‘riders’ who have given so much for our nation. Our people are grateful to Black Jack for helping us bear the burden of sorrow during difficult times.” — Richard Nixon.
The black riderless horse that paraded into history at JFK’s funeral kind of ended up there on accident. Because he refused to do anything else, the hot and impatient Black Jack became the caparisoned horse. He was not suitable for riding and threw rider after rider. He also couldn’t be trained to drive.
But despite his ornery attitude, he was gorgeous, with a beautiful head and black coat. He was moved to the Caisson Platoon at Fort Meyer, Va., in 1952. And frankly, after his first funeral it appeared he wasn’t suitable as the caparisoned horse either. He wouldn’t stand still. He wouldn’t walk, he pranced beside his handler instead. And when the funeral procession would stop, he’d kick out and misbehave. The military apologized for the horse’s behavior, but the family liked his spirit and said it symbolized the life of the one they were honoring. After that day, Black Jack walked (or danced) through 1,000 funerals over 24 years.
Pfc. Arthur Carlson was Black Jack’s handler for the JFK funeral. He recalled, “He had gotten spooked. He was starting to dance and starting to throw his head. Completely wet with sweat and I said ‘I don’t know what’s wrong with this horse, but I’m in big trouble.'”
“When I started working with Black Jack he was a middle age horse about 16, and calm. Knew his job, did it. No fuss, no bother. Years later I found out when he was a young horse when he first got there he was wild. And barely controllable,” said Carlson. Black Jack had outgrown that wild behavior, until the day of the ceremony. “He had gotten spooked. He was starting to dance and starting to throw his head. Completely wet with sweat and I said I don’t know what’s wrong with this horse but I’m in big trouble,” Carlson recalled.
Read More at: http://www.local15tv.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wpmi_man-recalls-leading-riderless-horse-kennedy-5975.shtml
“When I started working with Black Jack he was a middle age horse about 16, and calm. Knew his job, did it. No fuss, no bother. Years later I found out when he was a young horse when he first got there he was wild. And barely controllable,” said Carlson. Black Jack had outgrown that wild behavior, until the day of the ceremony. “He had gotten spooked. He was starting to dance and starting to throw his head. Completely wet with sweat and I said I don’t know what’s wrong with this horse but I’m in big trouble,” Carlson recalled.
Read More at: http://www.local15tv.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wpmi_man-recalls-leading-riderless-horse-kennedy-5975.shtml
PFC. Arthur Carlson
Read More at: http://www.local15tv.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wpmi_man-recalls-leading-riderless-horse-kennedy-5975.shtmlP
PFC. Arthur Carlson
Read More at: http://www.local15tv.com/shared/news/features/top-stories/stories/wpmi_man-recalls-leading-riderless-horse-kennedy-5975.shtml
Despite his poor behavior, Black Jack was the first choice for important funerals. He also served as the riderless horse forpresidents Herbert Hoover and Lyndon B. Johnson, as well as Gen. Douglas MacArthur
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Name | 782 Lots of Antiques and Collectibles |
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Auctioneer |
As Good As New
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Type | Online-Only Auction |
Date(s) | 1/30/2024 - 2/14/2024 |
Auction Date/Time Info |
Auction begins to close Wednesday February 14th @ 6:30
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Preview Date/Time | By appointment Please call or email 314-809-2893 asgoodasnewauctions@gmail.com |
Checkout Date/Time | PICK UP DATES: Thursday February 15th between 1:00 pm and 7:00pm. ** If you do not show up for pickup and do not have prior arrangements with us, or contact us BEFORE the end of pickup, your items will be forfeited we cannot hold them. ** Please bring help to load items. Packing materials and boxes will NOT be provided. We do not offer in house shipping but use Goin Postal if you would like your items shipped. They will pick your items up from us and you will deal directly with them for payment and shipping details. They charge a $5.00 handling fee plus actual shipping costs and packing materials, if you are needing a quote contact them at Goin Postal 281 West Veterans Memorial Pkwy Warrenton, MO 63383 636-456-1853 https://www.goinpostal.com/store/GP093 |
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Buyer Premium | 10% BP |
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782 Lots of antiques and collectibles including:
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Currency | USD |
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Buyer Premium | 10% BP |
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