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Davis, T. J. (fl. 1945-) to All Concerned

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05622.05.02 Author/Creator: Davis, T. J. (fl. 1945-) Place Written: Supreme Headquarters Type: Typed letter signed Date: 10 May 1945 Pagination: 2 p. ; 21.5 x 28 cm. Order a Copy

Reports congratulations from President Truman, the Secretary of War, the Secretary of the Navy, the Admiral King, Admiral Nimitz, the Queen of the Netherlands and the Prime Minister of Canada.

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

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