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TRUMAN, HARRY S.

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TRUMAN, HARRY S.
(1884 - 1972) 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the re-building of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. An exceptional typed D.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 4to., Washington [Apr. 9, 1946], a Citation for Legion of Merit, Degree of Legionnaire, presented to a Russian officer who distinguished himself for valor and service to the allies duriNG World War II. Colonel Ivan Potapov of the Red Army is recognized for his: "…outstanding services as commander of a tank brigade with the First White Army…leading operations to force a crossing of the Oder River…[and] spearheaded the historic drive to the outskirts of Berlin…" Light soiling, accompanied by the actual Legion of Merit certificate signed by Secretary of War ROBERT P. PATTON. Two pieces.