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TRUMAN, Harry S. Document signed (“Harry S. Truman”), as former President, 20 October 1959. 1 page, 4to, with note of Truman’s aide C.J. Mara taped to top of document.
“GENERAL MARSHALL WAS THE EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE MAN OF TRUTH”
As soon as he learned of the death of General George C. Marshall, Truman hurriedly issued and signed this statement by way of eulogy: “General Marshall was an honorable man, a truthful man, a man of ability…General Marshall was a man of the greatest ability. He was the greatest General since Robert E. Lee. He was the greatest administrator since Thomas Jefferson.. he was the man of honor, the man of truth, the man of greatest ability…” Truman’s military aide, C. J. Mara was with Truman in the mayflower Hotel in Washington when the former President received news of Marshall’s death. His accompanying note explains the circumstances under which Truman issued this statement, and which Mara then distributed to reporters.
“GENERAL MARSHALL WAS THE EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE MAN OF TRUTH”
As soon as he learned of the death of General George C. Marshall, Truman hurriedly issued and signed this statement by way of eulogy: “General Marshall was an honorable man, a truthful man, a man of ability…General Marshall was a man of the greatest ability. He was the greatest General since Robert E. Lee. He was the greatest administrator since Thomas Jefferson.. he was the man of honor, the man of truth, the man of greatest ability…” Truman’s military aide, C. J. Mara was with Truman in the mayflower Hotel in Washington when the former President received news of Marshall’s death. His accompanying note explains the circumstances under which Truman issued this statement, and which Mara then distributed to reporters.