Original ink sketch of Charles Douglas Jackson (incorporating a single trademark “Nina” in his hairline) on an off-white 9 x 14 sheet of art board signed in black ink, “Hirschfeld”; a one page TLS, signed “Dwight D. Eisenhower,” on his personal letterhead, dated November 1, 1961, beginning “I first met C. D. Jackson when he was serving in the Psychological Warfare Branch of the Allied Forces Headquarters in Algiers during the early days of World War II. Since that time we have been warm friends, and during the first two years of my Administration he was in charge of what has come to be known as the ‘cold war’ strategy of this country.”; and a one page TLS, signed “Dick Nixon,” on his personal letterhead, dating December 13, 1961, with Nixon giving a tribute to Jackson and his “Health for Peace” initiative on behalf of the Children’s Asthma Research Institute and Hospital. All three are matted together to an overall size of 16.5 x 30.5. In fine overall condition, with a small tear to mat.
In addition to his familiar work depicting the New York theater scene, Al Hirschfeld drew black-and-white caricatures of such political figures as Eleanor Roosevelt and Dwight D. Eisenhower, as well as business leaders or anyone else who could pay his fee. Among those was Jackson, an expert on psychological warfare who served in the Office of Strategic Services in World War II and later as Special Assistant to the President in the Eisenhower administration. As part of his Cold War strategies, Jackson counseled Ike on the various personalities involved in anti-Communism movement of the 1950s—particularly Senator Joseph McCarthy—whom he saw as self-serving and unstable. Both Eisenhower and Nixon must have relied heavily on the general’s insight, particularly when McCarthy began to launch attacks against the president and vice president about not doing enough to stop the spread of Communism in the United States. A triumvirate with excellent association: two world leaders and a world-famous artist, each offering praise to a cold warrior. Oversized. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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