American general (1896-1984) who came under fire for his questionable leadership during World War II and who signed the cease-fire agreement with North Korea in 1953. World War II-dated TLS signed “Mark W. Clark,” one page, 8 x 10.5, Headquarters Fifth Army letterhead, September 18, 1944. Letter to Emma Bracken, in part: "I have received your letter of September 1st. It was nice to hear from you once more and to know that you had received my previous letter. I am inclosing the Fifth Army shoulder patch which you requested. The blue mosque background signifies that the Fifth Army was organized in North Africa. It was the first American army to be organized outside the United States." Includes the referenced embroidered shoulder patch. In very good to fine condition, with irregular toning to the letter.
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