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TRUMAN, HARRY S., President. Typed letter signed ("Harry Truman") as President, to Miss Janie Chiles of the William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri, 25 May 1945. One page, small 4to, on stationery and including original envelope with printed heading, "The White House, Washington."
A PRESIDENT RECALLS HIS HIGH SCHOOL
"To me a school annual is more than a book; it is a place where memory meets changing faces in familiar places. A few days ago when I received from you that copy of the 1945 issue of THE GLEAM so kindly inscribed and dedicated to me, I was indeed deeply touched. I hope you will express to the staff of THE GLEAM my happiness in being the recipient of this...Annual of my old high school which has so many close associations for Mrs. Truman and me. To 'follow the gleam' will always give us inspiration!...."
A PRESIDENT RECALLS HIS HIGH SCHOOL
"To me a school annual is more than a book; it is a place where memory meets changing faces in familiar places. A few days ago when I received from you that copy of the 1945 issue of THE GLEAM so kindly inscribed and dedicated to me, I was indeed deeply touched. I hope you will express to the staff of THE GLEAM my happiness in being the recipient of this...Annual of my old high school which has so many close associations for Mrs. Truman and me. To 'follow the gleam' will always give us inspiration!...."