President of the USSR from 1965 to 1977. Podgorny was relieved of his chairmanship and removed from the politburo during a 1977 power struggle with Leonid Brezhnev. DS, in Russian, signed “N. Podgorny,” two pages, 8.25 x 11.75, October 5, 1973. Untranslated official letter of state to Argentine president Juan Peron. Neatly signed at the conclusion in ballpoint by Podgorny. In fine condition, with a light crease to lower right corner. R&R COA.
