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23 November 1948
Rutledge, Wiley B. (1894-1949)
to D. Lawrence Groner
Discusses a book that Groner mailed to Rutledge. Remarks that it reminded him of scenes from his childhood in eastern Tennessee.
GLC04352.06
15 January 1953
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
[Farewell Address]
Discusses the events of his presidency. A good part of the address speaks about using American resources and the United Nations to fight the menace of Communism and increase food production, amongst other things. In his conclusion, he looks beyond...
GLC04935.01
9 January 1946
to Sir John Anderson
A brief letter thanking Anderson (Chairman of the Advisory Committee to the [British] Government on Atomic Energy) for a note and calendar, mentioning the "constructive results from atomic energy."
GLC04935.03
11 February 1959
Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963)
[Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy to the National Rural Electric Cooperation Association]
Speech given in Washington, D.C. on the topic of rural electrification. Advocates continuing the development of electricity championed by Senator George W. Norris during the New Deal. Argues that electric power will be central to America's...
GLC05628
1949/04/28
to Edward Weinfeld re: public housing
Truman extends greetings for the 18th Annual meeting of the National Public Housing Conference. He mentions the possibility that Congress will pass legislation "establishing national public housing policy." Weinfeld was president of the National...
GLC06699
5 August 1953
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
to Samuel Cavert
Thanks him for his letter on behalf of the National Council of Churches of Christ about the Korean Armistice. Expresses his relief to see the end of the bloodshed in Korea and hopes for a lasting peace. Mentions that is necessary that the United...
GLC03208
circa 1 January 1953
[First inaugural address]
Signed by Eisenhower on the first page. Focuses on protecting freedom and equality, unity and promoting international economic interdependence. Outlines nine principles to advance peace and freedom throughout the world. "The peace we seek, then...
GLC01548
12 April 1957
Memorandum for the Secretary of State and Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission
Informs that he has approved H. R. 5866 which enables the United States to cooperate with Berlin to use atomic energy peacefully. Interprets language in the Act and informs that it is his intention to have the Secretary of State handle negotiations...
GLC00164
20 February 1946
to Kenneth W. Snyder
Writing to Snyder in Kansas City, Missouri, Truman responds to Snyder's 13 February 1946 letter and comments on an editorial from the Kansas City Star that advocated continued government participation in local community issues. Truman argues against...
GLC00782.21
1952/04/01
to Harry I. Schwimmer re: his intention not to seek re-election
Signed as President on White House stationery.
GLC02793.093
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