Lot 33
Truman, Harry S. -- President Truman Prepares For the First Visit of the Shah of Iran to the United States. (1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States (1945-53). Typed letter signed "H.S.T." as President, one page, on pale green White House stationery, 9 x 7", The White House, Washington, Nov. 10, 1949. A memorandum for "Acting Secretary of State" from "The President." To James E. Webb, who was Truman's Under Secretary of State from Jan. 28, 1949 to Feb. 29, 1952, and was NASA Administrator from 1961-68. With oval receipt stamping "Under Secretary / Nov 14 1949 / Department of State." Fine condition. In full: "Thanks for the background memoranda on the visit of His Imperial Majesty, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shaninshah of Iran. I appreciated your thoughtfulness in sending it to me very much."
At the state dinner given by Truman the evening of November 16, the President toasted the Shah and called 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 what the whole burden of World War II would have eventually been on the United States of America. We are very greatful for that assistance…." Estimate Value $500 - UP
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