Lot 58
Eisenhower, Dwight D. Golf ball owned and used by President Eisenhower. It is inscribed with his name, "D.D. Eisenhower," and is a Titleist 6 - Acushnet DT. A pink tee inscribed "Dwight Eisenhower" accompanies the ball, as does a wood stand. The ball was given to Floyd M. Boring at the Burning Tree Golf and Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Boring, who served in the United States Secret Service White House Detail from November 8, 1943 until March 1, 1967, was on the golf course with the President as part of his Secret Service Detail. Boring provides a letter of provenance, dated November 2, 1982, on stationery engraved "The Association of Former Agents of the U.S. Secret Service, Inc." with a Secret Service emblem at upper left. He recalls that he was fond of the President, who was normally very considerate, but who would get angry if his golf game was interrupted by a phone call, which it often was.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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