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Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed Regarding the 1960 Presidential Election

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Harry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed Regarding the 1960 Presidential Election
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TRUMAN, Harry S. (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States of America (1945–1953). As the final running mate of President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1944, Truman succeeded to the presidency on April 12, 1945, when Roosevelt died after months of declining health. Under Truman, the U.S. successfully concluded World War II; in the aftermath of the conflict, tensions with the Soviet Union increased, marking the start of the Cold War. This three paragraph letter is on personal letterhead and addressed to John N. Wheeler of the North American Newspaper Alliance, regarding Truman’s decision to suspend publication of his own political articles until after “we have elected a Democratic President in November 1960” (John F. Kennedy went on to defeat Republican Richard Nixon). Octavo, one page, some foxing, staining and staple holes. Otherwise fair condition. From the collection of comic strip historian and co-founder of the Rosebud Archives, Rick Marschall.