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Dwight D. Eisenhower on end of the Korean War

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Dwight D. Eisenhower on end of the Korean War
<B>Dwight D. Eisenhower. Very Fine Content Typed Letter Signed</B></I> "<I>D.E.</B></I>" as President, one page, 7 x 8.75 inches on White House letterhead, Washington, July 30, 1953 to George O. Strecker at the <I>Chicago Tribune</B></I> commenting on the armistice signed ending hostilities in Korea signed only three days earlier. He writes in part: "...Quite naturally, I am deeply grateful to see an end to the bloodshed in Korea, although there is no real assurance that a political meeting will bring about a satisfactory solution for the long term. My immediate apprehension, however, is that our own people may be inclined to relax in the security effort which, as you know, is the indispensable element in any further progress toward a stable peace..." Eisenhower's apprehension was not unwarranted. Technically, the Korean War has not yet ended, only the open hostilities were suspended by the Armistice signed on July 27, 1953. Provenance: The papers of George O. Strecker. George Strecker was an advertising executive at the <I>Chicago Tribune</B></I> and became close to the Eisenhower's through his wife, whom was a long-time friend with Mamie Dowd Eisenhower. With original transmittal envelope. Neatly trimmed at top and bottom margin, light foxing, light toning from mounting remnants on verso, else very good condition. An excellent letter as President.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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