OMAR N. BRADLEY
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OMAR N. BRADLEY (1893-1981) American general of World War II who commanded the largest ground force ever led by one man. He was later Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. T.L.S. on his Army Chief of Staff letterhead 1p. 4to. [Washington] May 4 1949 to a member of the V.F.W. Bradley politely declines an invitation to address the veteran's organization citing his duties. He adds in part: ""...Ceremonies such as the one you outline [a memorial unveiling] are an integral part of the American tradition. Neither the size of the memorial nor the proportions of the ceremony make any difference in the enshrinement of our war dead; only of importance is the sincerity...that sincerity if perpetuated with resolution and steadfastedness can insure that our comrades did not die in vain..."". Heavy mounting remnants on verso else very good.
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