Papers. 1948-1967.

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Papers. 1948-1967.

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Supreme Allied Commander and President of the United States, 1952-1960. Five typed letters signed by Dwight David Eisenhower, 1948-1965; first day of issue six cent Eisenhower stamp; first day cover of Eisenhower inaugural envelope; telegram, 22 May 1967 to Col. Russell "Red" Reeder thanking Reeder for his concern over Eisenhower's illness; letter, 18 Feb. 1953, Washington, D.C. to General Frederick Irvine commemorating 151st Anniversary of the U.S. Military Academy; Peter Arno cartoon inscribed to General Palmer from Dwight D. Eisenhower; "The President's prayer", a special edition of the inaugural prayer of Dwight D. Eisenhower, number 10 of 275 signed by B. Godwin.

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