HARRY S. TRUMAN

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(1884-1972) 33rd President of the United States who led the country in the closing days of World War II and through the rebuilding of Europe under the Marshall Plan and the Korean War. Partially typed D.S. on White House letterhead, 1p. legal folio, [n.p.], April 9, 1946, in full: 'Citation for the Legion of Merit Degree of Legionnaire Major General Ivanovich Pauil Afonin, Commanding General, 5th Guard Airborne Division, Red Army, displayed exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and contributed materially to the success of combined operations in Europe.' Truman boldly signs at the conclusion. Fine condition. Sold with the original award certificate signed by Secretary of War ROBERT P. PATTERSON (1891-1952), and a Legionnaire Degree Legion of Merit Medal. Fine condition.

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