President Dwight Eisenhower Signed TLS On Gift for Gettysburg Home! PSA Auto

Dwight D. Eisenhower Signed White House Letter – PSA/DNA Encapsulated

Description:

This is an official White House letter, dated January 7, 1956, personally signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The typed letter, addressed to Mr. James J. Rowley, is written on White House stationery and expresses Eisenhower’s gratitude for a Wittnauer Weather-Key instrument given as a gift for his Gettysburg home. Eisenhower acknowledges the personal significance of the gift, stating that it has added value because it came from Rowley.

Eisenhower’s full signature, "Dwight D. Eisenhower," is boldly penned in black ink at the conclusion of the letter. The document is professionally authenticated and encapsulated by PSA/DNA, ensuring its authenticity and long-term preservation. The PSA label at the top confirms its certification as an authentic signed letter.

Historical Context:

At the time this letter was written, Dwight D. Eisenhower was serving his first term as the 34th President of the United States (1953–1961). His presidency was marked by Cold War tensions, economic prosperity, and the development of the Interstate Highway System. The recipient, James J. Rowley, was a high-ranking Secret Service agent who later became Director of the U.S. Secret Service (1961–1973). Rowley played a key role in presidential security, including during the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963.

Significance & Collectibility:

Signed White House letters from President Eisenhower, especially those with personal content and gratitude, are highly desirable presidential artifacts. The connection to James J. Rowley, a future Secret Service Director, further enhances this letter’s historical importance.

The PSA/DNA encapsulation ensures authenticity and protection, making this an exceptional piece for collectors of U.S. presidential memorabilia, White House history, and Eisenhower-era documents.