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Two items signed by President Harry S. Truman, recognizing Katharine Tucker's wartime service as a member of the directing board of the Procurement and Assignment Service For Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, Sanitary Engineers and Nurses:
- TLS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, White House letterhead, May 17, 1946, to Katharine Tucker, in part: "Since I understand that the Directing Board of the Procurement and Assignment Service is today holding its final meeting, I wish to take the occasion to extend my congratulations and thanks to the Board members and to all your associates throughout the country. As you bring your wartime task to a close, you should feel well merited satisfaction in its success. Your contribution in mobilizing the medical and health professions for the armed services, while maintaining minimum standards for civilian medical care, warrants the gratitude of the entire Nation—military and civilian alike. The planning and execution of this all-out mobilization of our health resources required unusual skill and demanded the confidence of all concerned. As I have watched your work throughout the war years, I have been repeatedly impressed by the genuine cooperation which promoted the cordial and efficient relationships between the Government and the medical, nursing and allied professions. Your own efforts in dealing with the nursing problem are especially appreciated. We are all deeply indebted to you for your unselfish devotion to the common interest and shall count on your continued understanding and counsel in the days ahead."
- DS as president, one page, 8 x 10.5, April 27, 1946, headed "Procurement and Assignment Service For Physicians, Dentists, Veterinarians, Sanitary Engineers and Nurses," recognizing Katharine Tucker for her service to the "United States of America during World War II as Member of the Directing Board." Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by President Harry S. Truman, and countersigned by three others, including White House physician Ross McIntire and Surgeon General Thomas Parran.
In overall fine to very fine condition, with light envelope-related toning to the certificate. Accompanied by the original White House transmittal envelope.
