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Dwight Eisenhower typed letter signed as President, dated 30 October 1953, on ''DDE / The White House'' letterhead. Addressed to the President's brother and confidant, Edgar Eisenhower, letter reads in part: ''...Tradition, politics, and a great deal of ignorance in critical quarters combine to prevent a truly efficient organization of the President's office. I assure you, to compare with what was here eight months ago, we are now a model of smooth operation. Of course, I agree that a four or five hour session is tough; for a man my age, it is also exasperating and exhausting. However, meetings such as the kind that was taking place while you were here also demand the time of others to such a degree that, in arranging for all these important officials to come together, I have to be prepared to give to the meeting whatever time is necessary for decisions and approval of plans. I did try out my arm the other day -- I don't think I hurt it too much. However, it is far from well. With 5 greens consuming 15 putts, I still limped around in the 7th -- which for me was not bad, not good!...'' Signed ''Ike''. One page letter, measuring 7'' x 10.25'', has folds from mailing and two punched holes at top. Near fine.
Candid Dwight Eisenhower Typed Letter Signed as President -- ''...I assure you, to compare with what was here eight months ago, we are now a model of smooth operation...''
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