American WWII General, celebrated Commander of the 82nd Airborne. Lot of two signed items. TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, dated August 4, 1981, personal letterhead. Gavin responds to a students questions regarding great presidents. In part, “I lean to Franklin Delano Roosevelt as being one of our greatest…The United States was in very bad shape…By the time we reached the great depression of ‘30-’32, we were in very bad shape. A revolution was in the offering and it took an extraordinary man to bring it about, and that man was FDR. Lincoln would be my next choice. Maybe he should be first, since he saved the Union, but his role was a very difficult one, and we were extremely fortunate to have him as president.” Also included is a glossy 8 x 10 photo of Gavin in uniform, signed in black ink. In fine condition, with three binder dings to right edge of photo. R&R COA.
