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Dwight Eisenhower signed D-Day speech, contained within the first edition of ''Crusade in Europe'', his account of the Allied victory in Europe. Published by Doubleday: Garden City: 1948, book is number 1415 out of a limited printing of 1426. Eisenhower signs ''Dwight D Eisenhower'' to the bottom of the speech, which reads in part, ''Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!...Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41...'' Bound in light brown cloth boards with maps to the endpapers, and top edges gilt. Photographs and illustrations throughout. Accompanied by the original sage-green slipcase. Measures 6.75'' x 9.75''. Light shelf wear to the slipcase. Book is near fine.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed D-Day Speech From ''Crusade in Europe'' -- Rare Signed Speech Is Very Desirable Among Presidential & WWII Collectors
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