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Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972) to Dean Acheson re: thanking him for seeing him off for vacation

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.090 Author/Creator: Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972) Place Written: The Flying White House Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1949/11/28 Pagination: 1 p. 22 x 17 cm Order a Copy

Written as President on "Flying White House" stationery. Accompanied by a typed transcript of Acheson's reply. Acheson was Secretary of State.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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