Lot
1572 
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972, 33rd President of the United States 1945-1953. Signature "Harry Truman" as President on White House imprint stationery addressed simply "Kenneth Lee Geist" in his own hand, "Washington D.C. Dec. 3 1947 1-AM" machine cancel, Very Fine and scarce franking signature as President on White House stationery. Estimate $400 - 600.
Truman was a Senator from Missouri and chairman of the Special Committee to Investigate the National Defense Program during WWII. In 1944, Roosevelt selected Truman as his running mate and served only two months before Roosevelt died. He ordered the atomic bombings and helped create the United Nations. He also approved of the Marshall Plan for war torn Europe, created the Truman Doctrine, which assisted countries threatened by Communists, and backed the Korean War. At home, his Fair Deal extended some of the domestic reforms Roosevelt had started.
Realized: $400