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Dwight D. Eisenhower

I want to be like Ike, “I take considerable personal pleasure from knowing that the career of an Army officer has been the inspiration for his son to set his sights on West Point and a similar career.”

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I want to be like Ike, “I take considerable personal pleasure from knowing that the career of an Army officer has been the inspiration for his son to set his sights on West Point and a similar career.”

TLS as president, one page, 7 x 9, White House letterhead, September 2, 1953. Letter to an new editor regarding a young man’s career choice. In part, “I take considerable personal pleasure from knowing that the career of an Army officer has been the inspiration for his son to set his sights on West Point and a similar career.” In fine condition, with a single horizontal mailing fold. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #303 - Ended November 16, 2005