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Dwight D. Eisenhower letters to Superintendents Marshall and Milton, 1951/1955 4 items

1. Typed letter, signed, from General Eisenhower to Superintendent Richard J. Marshall, declining invitation to speak at VMI graduation. Dated November 19, 1951. Includes carbon copy of Marshall's letter of invitation dated November 7.

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives
  2. Office of the Superintendent correspondence, 1840/1918
  3. Correspondence from United States presidents and other notables, 1933/1983

Letter, John Glenn to General George R. E. Shell, 1962

Typed letter signed, from astronaut John Glenn to Superintendent Shell, thanking him for a letter. The two were both USMC officers and once stationed together at Quantico. Signature block says "John H. Glenn, jr., Lt. Colonel, USMC, Mercury Astronaut"

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives
  2. Office of the Superintendent correspondence, 1840/1918
  3. Correspondence from United States presidents and other notables, 1933/1983

President Harry S. Truman letter to Superintendent Richard J. Marshall, 1951 1 cubic feet

Typed letter, signed, from President Harry S. Truman to VMI Superintendent Richard J. Marshall, dated May 14, 1951. Discussing the significance of Gen. George C. Marshall on the occasion of the dedication of the George C. Marshall Arch and teh celebration of Marshall Day at VMI.

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives
  2. Office of the Superintendent correspondence, 1840/1918
  3. Correspondence from United States presidents and other notables, 1933/1983

Telegram announcing assassination of President Kennedy, 1963 1 items

Telegram sent to VMI Commandant of Cadets Colonel George H. Simpson on November 23, 1963, announcing death of President Kennedy. The telegram was transmitted to various military officials on behalf of the Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara.

  1. Virginia Military Institute Archives
  2. Office of the Superintendent correspondence, 1840/1918
  3. Correspondence from United States presidents and other notables, 1933/1983

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