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Dwight D. Eisenhower Letter Signed as President Regarding His Democratic Predecessor: ''...one Presi

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Auction Date:2013 Jul 23 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
Dwight D. Eisenhower typed letter signed as President, dated 7 April 1953 on official White House stationery. Here, Eisenhower writes to his brother Edgar discussing the controversial Bricker Amendment: ''...It seems to me that it is useless to pursue further the subject of the Bricker Amendment. For my own point of view, I cannot agree that merely because one President desperately tried to arrogate himself greater power than contemplated in the Constitution, that the Constitution should be changed so as to limit the legitimate powers of the President. The treaty-making power is an important and heavy responsibility. It was one of the real reasons for the establishment of our Constitution, and it received earnest study on the part of those who framed the document. In recognition of its very great influence upon our lives, the Congress decided that a two-thirds majority would be necessary for ratification. One thing you should understand is that most of the 'Executive Agreements' deal with the setting up of international groups or bodies that explore and study questions...There is nothing that has taken place in any of the so-called war conference and meetings that has binding effect upon the United States or upon any one of our citizens. If a President presumed, on his own authority, to commit our country to such an obligation, then he would, in my opinion, be acting unconstitutionally.'' Signed ''DE'' in black ink. Letter, on two pages, measures 8'' x 10.5'' with two holes punched at top. Near fine.
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