Lot 42
Truman, Harry S. Typed memorandum signed ("H.S.T."), as President, on White House stationery, 1 page, 9 x 7", Washington, D.C., November 10, 1949. For the Acting Secretary of State, James E. Webb (1906-1992). Oval receipt stamp "Under Secretary / Nov 14 1949 / Department of State" at the right. In fine condition.
In full, "Thanks for the background memoranda on the visit of His Imperial Majesty, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shahinshah of Iran. I appreciate your thoughtfulness in sending it to me very much."
On November 16, 1949, less than one week after writing our memo, President Truman greeted Mohammad Rez Pahlavi, the 30-year-old Shah of Iran, on his first visit to the United States. That evening, at a state dinner held at the Carlton Hotel in Washington, Truman toasted the the Iranian ruler. In part, "We are very happy this evening to be hosts to His Majesty the Shahinshah of Iran -- a wonderful country historically, and a wonderful country in the modern sense. That country was our ally in the late world war. Had not Iran opened its gates and given us the opportunity to assist the Russians at the proper time, there is not a doubt in the world but that the whole burden of World War II would have eventually been on the United States of America. We are grateful for that assistance which your country furnished at that time…." Estimated Value $1,000-UP
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