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Lot #145
Harry S. Truman

The hotel where he hoisted his famous headline

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The hotel where he hoisted his famous headline

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 9.75, personal letterhead, January 6, 1971. Truman sends thanks and New Year’s greetings to Herbert Shue, Vice President of the Hotel Muehlebach in Kansas City. In fine condition, with light toning and a touch of mild soiling to perimeter from previous framing. Truman was at the Hotel Muehlebach when he learned of his stunning upset victory over Dewey in the 1948 election; it was also where he signed the Truman Doctrine in 1947 and the Bonn Convention in 1952. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #318 - Ended February 14, 2007