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Dwight D. Eisenhower typed letter signed as President, dated 30 June 1953 on official White House stationery. Here, Eisenhower writes to his brother, Edgar, discussing their father's reputation: ''...Because I share your desire to set the record straight on the matter of our dad and his personality...I have always insisted that he was one of the dominant influences in the family life...He was not one to be trifled with...'' Signed ''DE'' in black ink, letter measures 8'' x 10.5'' on four pages with two holes punched at top. Near fine.
Dwight D. Eisenhower 1953 Typed Letter Signed as President Regarding Their Father -- ''...he was, of course, the czar...Dad believed more, I think, in sheer training and discipline...''
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