First President of South Korea (1875–1965) from 1948 until his resignation under in 1960. TLS, two pages, 7 x 10.25, Kyung Mu Dai letterhead, February 16, 1954. Letter to an American supporter. In part: “When so many prominent free world leaders were condemning us for blocking peace efforts by obstructing the armistice, you and many others like you in America and throughout the world provided us with a great source of strength and cheer…We hope to start…a movement in the hope that it will develop into an international anti-communist crusade…We should, I believe, deal with communism as we would a contagious disease. It is the most dangerous epidemic man has ever known…Those who have become infected with the Red virus are no longer fellow citizens of yours or mine. They are diseased tools of a worldwide conspiracy and must be exposed and isolated…once they gain control, it is too late.” Staining and impressions from a rusty paperclip, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
