Issued May 25, 1962, listing his name as Frank Capra signed twice ("Frank Capra"), with one entry stamp to Prague. The entry states that director Capra was "abroad on an official assignment for the United States government." Capra was born in Italy but emigrated to the United States when he was 5 years old; he demonstrated his devotion to America through films such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Meet John Doe (1941), and It's a Wonderful Life (1946), most of which promoted the many freedoms for which Capra was so grateful. Capra served in World War II and in later years became an ambassador for America when he visited various countries on good will trips. Accompanied by the passport of Capra's wife, Lucille Warner Capra. 6 x 3.75 in.
Issued May 25, 1962, listing his name as Frank Capra signed twice ("Frank Capra"), with one entry stamp to Prague. The entry states that director Capra was "abroad on an official assignment for the United States government." Capra was born in Italy but emigrated to the United States when he was 5 years old; he demonstrated his devotion to America through films such as Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Meet John Doe (1941), and It's a Wonderful Life (1946), most of which promoted the many freedoms for which Capra was so grateful. Capra served in World War II and in later years became an ambassador for America when he visited various countries on good will trips. Accompanied by the passport of Capra's wife, Lucille Warner Capra. 6 x 3.75 in.
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