Eisenhower

ref. 52232 — The 34th president of the United States 1953-61 served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War Two and attained the rank of five-star General of the Army. TLS 1p 7" X 10¼" n.p. 13 July 1952. Addressed to Martin Kennelly mayor of Chicago. Very good. Minor staple holes at upper left corner. On July 7th Eisenhower and entourage arrived in the Windy City from Denver on opening day of the Republican National Convention at the International Ampitheatre -- which foregone conclusion occurred on its last day July 11. On imprinted "Office of Dwight D. Eisenhower" letterhead the official Republican presidential candidate tells the mayor "It is almost impossible for me to express to you personally to all of your official staff and to the people of Chicago my appreciation of the cordial welcome given to me. It has been one of the most heartwarming experiences of my life. Mrs. Eisenhower and I are grateful to you for all you have done to make our stay here comfortable." Boldly signed in black ink. Ike's pen skipped in the opening "Dwi" and he reinks those with another pen. The letter has been simply matted in beige under glass mat opening 5½" X 7" alongside an original glossy new agency black-and-white photograph same size mat opening in a 3/4" wood frame overall dimensions 17" X 12". Attractive presentation of a good content letter signed at a pivotal moment: the start of his successful presidential bid. unknown