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Dwight D. Eisenhower WWII autograph letter signed as the newly victorious General of the U.S. Army after the German surrender. On 23 May 1945, he writes to his wife, Mamie: ''Darling: The nagging problems that come up these days are particularly annoying because all of us had been rather fatuously saying to ourselves for three years that we'd certainly relax a bit when the 'shooting stopped'. Well, we're not! In some ways we're busier than ever. Before too long I'll be coming home for a short time. The early part of the visit will be some 'reception', I think, with me a part of a rather large party. We'll probably do our travelling by plane. I'll send you the full dope by teletype as soon as I have it - so you can figure out exactly what you'd like to do. I will be on a hectic schedule for about a week, I think. Say nothing yet - but one thing is sure, I'm going to have a real visit with YOU! We can make definite plans as quickly as I know all the dope! Of course the whole next year seems so uncertain at the moment. With destruction, disorder and disease all rampant in Germany - where I will now have my headquarters - the prospect for early bringing over of families is not too bright. Oh well - we'll do something about it. Today we're in the throes of moving. We're flooded with guests from U.S. - and getting more! Yesterday I had four senators with me for the day. Many people seem astounded that I'd have no slightest interest in politics. I can't understand them. Well sweet - all my love & do take care of yourself / Always your Ike''. Envelope is included, bearing his signature, ''Dwight D Eisenhower'' as General of the U.S. Army. 2pp. leatter measures 8'' x 10.5''. Some separation to right edges at folds, else near fine.
Dwight Eisenhower 1945 Letter to His Wife After Winning the War -- ''...Many people seem astounded that I'd have no slightest interest in politics. I can't understand them...''
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