Harry Truman - Typed, Signed Letter - Personal Inscription

Description: This is a rare item featuring a typed, signed letter from Harry S. Truman (1884-1972), the nation's 33rd President (1945-1953).The letter is written on his personal letterhead from Independence, Missouri, dated June 13, 1962, during his post-presidency years. The letter also includes a personal inscription from Truman himself - to Claude Pepper. "Tell me how you're doing. I am anxious to know." Truman had distinguished himself during his second term with his chairmanship of a committee investigating war profiteering. At the Democratic National Convention in 1944, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt selected Truman as his running mate in his successful bid for a fourth term. Truman succeeded to the Presidency upon FDR's death in April 1945. During his first term, Truman ordered the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki (August 1945), forcing a Japanese surrender and the end of WWII (1939-1945), announced his Fair Deal domestic program (September 1945) and issued the Truman Doctrine (March 1947), which guaranteed aid to any nation resisting Communist aggression. Following his stunning 1948 defeat of Republican challenger Thomas E. Dewey, Truman oversaw the foundation of NATO (April 1949), sent troops to South Korea to repel the North Korean invasion (June 1950), and implemented a policy to aid Greece and Turkey in resisting Communist aggression. In his second term, Truman extended Social Security benefits to include approximately 10 million additional people, and increased the minimum wage from 40 cents to 75 cents an hour. This is a highly coveted collectible for any political or presidential memorabilia enthusiast. The authenticity of the autograph has not been authenticated, but it is an original piece. Watermark: "100% Rag U.S.A." which indicates that the paper is 100% cotton, neutral pH, acid free, buffered with calcium carbonate (the paper has excellent permanence for long life). Office Stamp on verso: "June 18, 1962". Don't miss out on the chance to own a piece of history.

Price: 750 USD

Location: Naples, Florida

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