![[Presidential] Eisenhower, Dwight D. Address by General Dwight Eisenhower before the National Board [Presidential] Eisenhower, Dwight D. Address by General Dwight Eisenhower before the National Board](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/409521/227598767_1_x.jpg?quality=80&sharpen=true&version=1772835013&width=366)
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[Presidential] Eisenhower, Dwight D. Address by General Dwight Eisenhower before the National Board of Fire Underwriters
New York, May 27, 1947. 8vo. Printed pamphlet, 14 pp. Signed by Dwight D. Eisenhower on title-page. Limp printed wrappers, lightly creased, light soiling;
Scarce signed pamphlet by Dwight D. Eisenhower, for a speech he gave before the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
In part: "...War, however, is not a natural evil; it is man made...For men like myself whose professional concern is defense against war, there is obvious benefit in the study of endeavor directed toward the prevention of natural catastrophes..."
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Buyer's Premium
35%
[Presidential] Eisenhower, Dwight D. Address by General Dwight Eisenhower before the National Board
Estimate $500-$800
Starting Price
$250
The Collected Library: Americana & Photography
Mar 06, 2026 5:10 PM ESTCincinnati, Philadelphia, PA, United States
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