TLS signed “Eisenhower,” one page, 7.25 x 10, personal letterhead, February 11, 1952. Eisenhower sends his thanks to General Leon Johnson for a gift. In part, “This note is to thank you for the album of photographs of the St. Paul’s Roll of Honor ceremony last July. Mrs. Eisenhower and I are truly grateful for such a beautifully bound book and we deeply appreciate your thoughtfulness in presenting us with such a lovely gift.” Johnson was awarded the Medal of Honor for his leadership in a critical World War II low-level air raid on the vital Ploesti oil refineries in Romania in August 1943. In fine condition, with expected folds, pencil notation to top right and a light strip of toning along top edge. R&R COA.
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