A Wacko President - France #B11 - 1920 Postcard with Scarce WW I Charity Stamp

Controversial French President Paul Deschanel was in office for only 7 months when his eccentric behavior forced his resignation and eventual placement in a mental asylum. This postcard picturing Deschanel is postmarked twice – his election on January 17, 1920, and his inauguration a month later on February 18. The scarce 1918 semi-postal, issued to raise money for the French Red Cross during World War I, alone is valued at $60 . A unique memento from an unusual presidency, (France #B11 on postcard)