Description: 33rd President. Typed letter signed "Harry Truman" AS PRESIDENT, November 9, 1951, The White House Washington stationery but sent from his home in Key West, Florida, to "Honorable Mary T. Norton" at The Kennedy-Warren in Washington, DC, in full: I am gratified to have your kind message, expressing commendation of my address on international arms reduction. It is fine to know you approve of the joint proposal. Best of all, that you hope and pray as I do that this down-to-earth approach to bring about conditions which will assure peace and security will be acted upon favorably by the General Assembly of the United States now meeting in Paris. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Mary T. Norton was the first woman member of the Democratic Party elected to Congress and the first woman elected to represent New Jersey. At this time, she was a "Womanpower Consultant" for the Women's Advisory Committee on Defense Manpower in the United States Department of Labor. Just 2 days prior to sending this letter, Truman gave a lengthy TV and radio address from the Oval Office to the American people on international arms reduction. He began his speech by stating: My fellow Americans, and free peoples all around the world: The General Assembly of the United Nations is now meeting in Paris. This great town meeting of the world has assembled for its annual session. What is done there will be of vital importance to us in the United States and to all the people of the earth. A few hours ago the United States, Great Britain, and France announced that they would present to the General Assembly a joint proposal of great significance. This is a proposal for lessening the burden of armaments which now bears so heavily upon the world. It is a commonsense way of getting started toward the regulation and balanced reduction of all armed forces and all implements of war, including atomic weapons. We hope the General Assembly will consider this proposal as an urgent and important matter. We authored the Presidential Autographs chapter in the 7th Edition of The Sanders Autograph Price Guide. We guarantee the authenticity of this item with our written certification, without time limit. We are full-time autograph dealers specializing in Presidential, Historical and Sports collectibles. Additional information and/or images gladly sent promptly. Some images are stock photos for items we have multiples of. All buyers will receive our once-a-month specials email. Please alert us if you would prefer not to receive these specials. Please view our other auctions for additional material including historical autographs, Steiner Sports and Yankees memorabilia and Presidential signatures. Shipping on this item is $12 within the Continental USA. All international orders are sent at buyers risk and all customs forms fully declared. All items sent via USPS with their insurance as well as private insurance. We prefer payment via Paypal and ship within one business day. We can also accept VISA, Mastercard and Discover cards directly. All NY residents must pay 8.625% sales tax unless a valid NY State resale certificate is submitted. We are full-time autograph dealers. We appreciate your interest in Shafran Collectibles.
Price: 1500 USD
Location: East Meadow, New York
End Time: 2024-11-15T19:59:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
President: Harry S. Truman
Theme: Politics
Country/Region: United States
