United States Army general (1898–1975) who commanded the force defending Bastogne, Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. He was famous for his brief reply to a German surrender ultimatum: “Nuts!” At the sixtieth anniversary of the battle, a veteran claimed to the press that McAuliffe never uttered that exact word, but that the newspapers had found his actual phrasing too strong, and toned it down for their dispatches home. Ballpoint quotation and signature, “Nuts, A. C. McAuliffe,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card. Accompanied by a full PSA/DNA letter of authenticity. In very fine condition, with small authentication label to reverse. R&R COA.
