Thrust into a wartime presidency and forced to take devastating action, 33rd U.S. Chief Executive Harry S. Truman endured tumultuous terms in the Oval Office. These (8) correspondence pieces were composed and endorsed by Truman and members of his esteemed cabinet. Executed with various writing instruments, the pennings average (“8-9”) quality and include: Dean Atchison, Alben Barkley, James Forrestal, Cordell Hull, George C. Marshall, Harry Stinson, Bess Truman and Harry S. Truman. LOA from John Reznikoff, University Archives. More on our website.

Dean Atchison July 28, 1952 typewritten signed letter on “Secretary of State” letterhead

Alben Barkley November 3, 1949 typewritten signed letter on “Office of the Vice President” letterhead

James Forrestal April 3, 1946 typewritten signed letter on “Secretary of the Navy” letterhead (signed “Jim”)

Cordell Hull January 5, 1950 typewritten signed letter on Hull’s personal stationery (ink migration affects the surname of signature)

George C. Marshall December 23, 1947 typewritten signed letter on “Secretary of State” letterhead

Harry Stinson October 9, 1951 typewritten signed letter on “Department of State” letterhead (signed “Harry”)

Bess Truman January 28, 1971 typewritten signed letter on Harry S. Truman’s personal stationery

Harry S. Truman April 19, 1948 typewritten signed letter on “White House” letterhead