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Dwight D. Eisenhower – A poignant tribute to Gen. John Pershing, Commander of WW I
Writing on Sept. 10, 1948, Eisenhower thanks Lt. Col Edwards for his poem in tribute to General Pershing. Ike adds his own accolades: “He was a great soldier and worthy of the finest things you could say about him.” As Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in World War II, Eisenhower’s tribute carries unique weight, connecting the two great military leaders of the 20th Century.
Condition: One-page on 5.75 x 7.75 Columbia University (President’s Room) stationery. There is a small fold tear on the left margin. The signature is strong and dark, well-preserved and visually striking.
Dwight D. Eisenhower – A poignant tribute to Gen. John Pershing, Commander of WW I
Writing on Sept. 10, 1948, Eisenhower thanks Lt. Col Edwards for his poem in tribute to General Pershing. Ike adds his own accolades: “He was a great soldier and worthy of the finest things you could say about him.” As Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in World War II, Eisenhower’s tribute carries unique weight, connecting the two great military leaders of the 20th Century.
Condition: One-page on 5.75 x 7.75 Columbia University (President’s Room) stationery. There is a small fold tear on the left margin. The signature is strong and dark, well-preserved and visually striking.