PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/21/1965 - HFSID 153789

DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER
Former President sends thanks for the heartwarming message and to send his regards.
Typed Letter Signed: "D. E.", 1p, 7x10¼. On his Gettysburg stationery, 1965 October 21. To Mrs. Mollie Cullum, The Greenhouse, Arlington, Texas. In full: "I cannot tell you how much it meant to me to receive your heartwarming message. You have a very special place in the hearts of the Eisenhower family and we send you our affectionate regard and best wishes for health and happiness. Cordially," WWII hero and former Allied Supreme Commander DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (1890-1969) was as successful in politics as he was in war. Eisenhower, who was elected the nation's 34th President (1953-1961) in 1952, was determined to bring order and efficiency to the Administration in a new era of "dynamic conservatism". His domestic program, termed "Modern Republicanism", called for greater state government power, reduced federal intervention in the economy, revamped tax laws, increased Social Security benefits and improved interstate highways. Fulfilling a campaign pledge, Eisenhower went to South Korea following his election and subsequently oversaw the truce that ended the Korean War (1950-1953). He delivered his "Atoms for Peace" proposal to the United Nations in December 1953 and led the formation of the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization the following year. Despite having suffered a serious heart attack in September 1955, Eisenhower won re-election by a landslide in 1956. Fold creases not at signature. Paper clip impression at upper left corner. Pencil notes (unknown hand) on verso. Fine condition.