![TRUMAN, Harry S. Draft autograph telegram signed ("Harry S. Truman"), as Senator, TO FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, n.d. [ca. 21 July 1944]. 1 page, 8vo, Western Union stationery, in pencil. WITH A LATER, INK INSCRIPTION AND SIGNATURE AT BOTTOM LEFT: "To Ed McKim with all the regard in the world. Harry S. Truman." [With:] ROOSEVELT, Franklin D. Printed telegram TO HARRY S. TRUMAN, Washington, D. C., 21 July 1944. 1 page, 8vo, Western Union stationery. ALSO WITH A LATER INK INSCRIPTION beneath the telegraph message: "To Ed McKim, my friend & buddy whose judgement & opinions I value this is due."](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2007/NYR/2007_NYR_01840_0141_000(020219).jpg?w=1)
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TRUMAN, Harry S. Draft autograph telegram signed ("Harry S. Truman"), as Senator, TO FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT, n.d. [ca. 21 July 1944]. 1 page, 8vo, Western Union stationery, in pencil. WITH A LATER, INK INSCRIPTION AND SIGNATURE AT BOTTOM LEFT: "To Ed McKim with all the regard in the world. Harry S. Truman." [With:] ROOSEVELT, Franklin D. Printed telegram TO HARRY S. TRUMAN, Washington, D. C., 21 July 1944. 1 page, 8vo, Western Union stationery. ALSO WITH A LATER INK INSCRIPTION beneath the telegraph message: "To Ed McKim, my friend & buddy whose judgement & opinions I value this is due."
TRUMAN SIGNS UP FOR THE FDR TICKET IN 1944: "I AM HAPPY TO BE YOUR RUNNING MATE"
A great historic rarity: Truman's and FDR's exchange of telegrams following Truman's selection as Roosevelt's running mate on the 1944 Democratic ticket. Roosevelt's message reads: "I send you my heartiest congratulations on your victory. I am of course very happy to have you run with me. Let me know your plans. I shall see you soon." Truman drafts this reply in pencil: "Thank you Mr. President. I am happy to be your running mate. Will be in Missouri until August first, our primary day. I am at your command and want to see you soon."
When the Democratic convention nominated Truman, it capped weeks of difficult jockeying to fill the number two slot. Democratic Party bosses had convinced FDR that Henry Wallace, the incumbent V.P., was too liberal and had to go. Roosevelt signaled his support for James F. Byrnes, but the South Carolina segregationist was unacceptable to black voters and liberals. Truman was a suitable fall-back candidate: a centrist Democrat who was acceptable to the core New Deal constituencies. Truman himself was at first hesitant to take the post in place of his friend Byrnes, but FDR pressured him to accept. The two men met cordially for lunch at the White House shortly after the convention, but Roosevelt had little contact with Truman during the campaign or even after the inauguration. Only when Truman replaced FDR as President were crucial diplomatic and military matters like the atomic bomb project explained to him. Together 2 items. (2)
TRUMAN SIGNS UP FOR THE FDR TICKET IN 1944: "I AM HAPPY TO BE YOUR RUNNING MATE"
A great historic rarity: Truman's and FDR's exchange of telegrams following Truman's selection as Roosevelt's running mate on the 1944 Democratic ticket. Roosevelt's message reads: "I send you my heartiest congratulations on your victory. I am of course very happy to have you run with me. Let me know your plans. I shall see you soon." Truman drafts this reply in pencil: "Thank you Mr. President. I am happy to be your running mate. Will be in Missouri until August first, our primary day. I am at your command and want to see you soon."
When the Democratic convention nominated Truman, it capped weeks of difficult jockeying to fill the number two slot. Democratic Party bosses had convinced FDR that Henry Wallace, the incumbent V.P., was too liberal and had to go. Roosevelt signaled his support for James F. Byrnes, but the South Carolina segregationist was unacceptable to black voters and liberals. Truman was a suitable fall-back candidate: a centrist Democrat who was acceptable to the core New Deal constituencies. Truman himself was at first hesitant to take the post in place of his friend Byrnes, but FDR pressured him to accept. The two men met cordially for lunch at the White House shortly after the convention, but Roosevelt had little contact with Truman during the campaign or even after the inauguration. Only when Truman replaced FDR as President were crucial diplomatic and military matters like the atomic bomb project explained to him. Together 2 items. (2)