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Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Dwight David Eisenhower, 1890-1969. General of the Army; Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force, World War II; 34th President of the United States, 1953-1961. Typed Letter Signed, D.E., one page, 7" x 10½", on personal stationery, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, August 4, 1961.
In this letter marked “PERSONAL" to Felix Belair, Jr., the longtime White House correspondent for The New York Times, former President Eisenhower declines to comment on pending mutual security legislation. He writes, in full: “For reasons that are somewhat complex—and in some cases conflicting—I don’t think it best for me to comment on the bill now before the Congress dealing with mutual security. Some day after the session is over I may have the chance to tell you verbally why I have suddenly decided to show a bit of discretion in the matter.”
This is interesting content for the circumspect Eisenhower—indicating his willingness to say to Belair what he would not put in writing. Eisenhower, however, knew that he could trust Belair (1908-1978), who at the time of his death had served in the Times' Washington bureau longer than any reporter in its history.
Eisenhower has signed this letter in black fountain pen with only his initials, the form of his signature that he used for close acquaintenances. The letter has some toning around the edges and foxing in the lower corners. Overall it is in very good condition.
Unframed.
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