Lot 9
Eisenhower, Dwight D (1890-1969) 34th President of the United States, 1953-1961. Typed Letter Signed as President, on pale green White House letterhead, Washington, March 21, 1955, 1 pg., small quarto. Written to Merriman Smith, a well-known member of the Washington Press Corps, thanking him for an advance copy of Smith's book, Meet Mister Eisenhower. In part: "I am both highly complimented and slightly embarrassed….If the new incumbents in early '53 in 'your' White House did not turn out to be quite the ogres you anticipated, I am glad….I have found it a privilege to be associated with the members of the White House Press Corps…." Boldly signed in black ink. Very Fine.
Merriman Smith was head of the UPI team when President John F. Kennedy was assassinated and gained fame for the news he flashed to the UPI wires on that day. Smith was a passenger in a car that was part of JFK's motorcade and was one of only four reporters to see him after the assassination. Smith was invited aboard Air Force I when Lyndon B. Johnson was sworn in as President. The White House Correspondents' Association has an award in Merriman's name.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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