As President of the Philippines, Marcos committed a looting of his country that any corrupt dictator would be proud of. Conservative estimates put the total sum stolen at $5 billion - a combined system of diverting foreign aid, kickbacks and patronage that allowed Marcos to rule unhindered until 1986 when an army rebellion and the rise of Corazon Aquino, forced him to flee the country. He died in exile in Hawaii in 1989. Signed letter written by Marcos and an autographed photo, matted and framed, together. Letter (6-1/2 x 8-1/4") written in 1973 to someone in Maine acknowledging receipt of his letter. Autographed photo (3-7/8 x 5") shows a beaming young Ferdinand. Size of combined piece is 11 x 18-1/2". NM-MT, both signatures grade 10/10.