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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 to Dean Acheson re: Madame Tussaud's Waxworks likeness of him

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.091 Author/Creator: Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1951/01/27 Pagination: 1 p. + doc 23 x 18 cm Order a Copy

Signed as President on White House stationery. (Accompanied by a typed copy of Acheson's reply with the Feb. 2 Truman memo reponding to his memo as .121). Quite humorous.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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