Printed replica of a testimonial plaque presented to President Truman at a Labor's League for Political Education banquet in Chicago, Illinois, one page, 9.75 x 13.25, October 29, 1952. In part: "Citizen, soldier and patriot—Senator, Vice-President and President—these are the eminent offices in which you have served the American people so well and faithfully. / In a grave hour of national and world crisis, you became the President of the United States. With calmness, courage and firm purpose you led our people to complete victory over enemies whose powers were founded on tyranny and despotism. / You released upon the world the awesome instrument of atomic energy and brought to an end the carnage and devastation of World War II. You began a new era for all humanity by channeling this stream of limitless power to alleviating the ravages of disease and sickness, to developing new frontiers of science, industry and commerce, and to the purpose of peace… / As you prepare to leave your High Office of President of the United States of America, you carry with you the prayers and profound good wishes of millions of your grateful fellow citizens. / The chronicle of the generations will record in luminous letters your fervent devotion to the cause of righteousness and justice for all mankind." Signed at the conclusion as president in black ink, "Thanks, Harry S. Truman," and countersigned by Joseph M. Jacobs and Nick DiPietro, who prepared the original plaque. In fine condition. Accompanied by a period newspaper clipping affirming that Truman was so moved by the plaque's message that "he made it his business to learn the identity of the authors. And a few days ago both Jacobs and DiPietro received autographed replicas of the plaque from the President."
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