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Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969) to Jackie Robinson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09754.05 Author/Creator: Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 18 January 1961 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 17.5 cm. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Download PDF

One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated January 18, 1961 from Dwight D. Eisenhower. Eisenhower writes to Robinson thanking him for holding a reception for the African delegates of the United Nations. Written on presidential stationery.

Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

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