TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, illustrated Yeager, Inc. letterhead, September 2, 1997. Letter to "the Science Students of Mr. McKie," in full: "It is very difficult for a person who was educated in the art of fighting wars all of his life to give advice to the young men and women of modern times. By the time I left my home in West Virginia at age 18 I think that I had been taught everything by my parents that made me what I am today. The phrase 'duty to God and country' was paramount in our life. We were taught it in church, school, scouts, home and in everyday life. Our whole life was lived at face value: your expression reflected what you thought. Duty was why I flew combat, why I did dangerous research flying and why I always was in command of the best units in the Air Force. If more people put a little duty, instead of money and fame in their life today, I think this would be a much better world." In fine condition.
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