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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 to Edward H. Pruden re: a prayer he said since his youth, with prayer

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.094 Author/Creator: Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1952/06/13 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Written as President on White House stationery, accompanied by the prayer on White House stationery. Pruden was minister at the First Baptist Church, Washington, D.C.

Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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