Lot 46
Eisenhower, Dwight D. - Scarce Document Signed as President to the Senate (1890-1969) 34th President of the United States (1953-1961); Supreme Allied Commander during World War II. Partly-printed document signed "Dwight D. Eisenhower" as President, one page, 12¾ x 6¾" (Washington), August 25, 1959. On a sheet imprinted at top "The White House" followed by "To the SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES I nominate," the President nominates "David A. Lindsay, of New York, to be General Counsel for the Department of the Treasury, to succeed Nelson P. Rose." Matted with a beautiful, huge, red-wax presidential seal, 2 x 2 1/8" and a 4¾ x 3¾" engraving of Eisenhower and framed to an overall size of 18 x 17¾". David A. Lindsay (1921-77) was the twin brother of John V. Lindsay, who served as mayor of New York City from 1966-73. Estimate Value $800 - 1,000
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