{"product_id":"president-harry-truman-bold-signed-cut-autograph-psa-auto-1","title":"President HARRY TRUMAN Bold Signed Cut Autograph PSA Auto","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"222\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eHarry S. Truman Typed Letter Signed (TLS) with Handwritten Inscription to Fred D. Whitaker – Warm Personal Message to His Parents – May 2, 1955 – PSA LOA #AR05357\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"240\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eA highly personal \u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eTyped Letter Signed (TLS)\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"323\"\u003ePresident Harry S. Truman\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eMay 2, 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e, on his personalized post-presidential stationery from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"464\"\u003eFederal Reserve Bank Building, Kansas City 6, Missouri\u003c\/strong\u003e. The one-page letter is addressed to \u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eMr. Fred D. Whitaker\u003c\/strong\u003e of Whitaker Motors, Inc., Red Lion, Pennsylvania, and is boldly signed \u003cstrong data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"617\"\u003e\"Harry Truman.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"807\"\u003eBeyond the signed typed letter, Truman added a substantial \u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"705\"\u003ehandwritten inscription\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath his signature, making this an especially desirable presentation piece. The inscription reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\"It was a pleasure to meet the Dad and mother. I bet they are proud of you as I am.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003eThe typed letter reflects Truman's appreciation for a recent visit with Whitaker and his wife while expressing hope that they will have more time together in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eFull Transcription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eHarry S. Truman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eFederal Reserve Bank Building\u003cbr data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eKansas City 6, Missouri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eMay 2, 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eDear Fred:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1347\"\u003eI certainly enjoyed visiting with you and Mrs. Whitaker the other day, and I'm sorry I didn't have more time to spend with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eOne of these days, perhaps, things will cool off so that I can make the visit to you that I have been counting on for so many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eSincerely yours,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eHarry Truman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eHandwritten inscription:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\"It was a pleasure to meet the Dad and mother. I bet they are proud of you as I am.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eThe letter remains in very good condition with expected light mailing folds and minor age toning. Truman's bold signature and lengthy handwritten inscription are both exceptionally dark, well-executed, and prominently displayed, greatly enhancing the desirability of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1957\"\u003eAfter leaving the White House in January 1953, Harry S. Truman returned to Independence, Missouri, while maintaining an office in Kansas City. During this period, he personally answered a remarkable amount of correspondence, often adding handwritten notes or inscriptions to otherwise typed letters. These personalized additions are considerably scarcer than standard signed correspondence and provide a direct glimpse into Truman's famously warm and approachable personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2837\"\u003eWritten just over two years after leaving the presidency, this letter reflects Truman's continued friendships with supporters across the country. His affectionate handwritten message regarding Fred Whitaker's parents transforms an already appealing signed letter into a far more intimate keepsake, demonstrating the personal touch that has made Truman correspondence especially popular with collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2944\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2839\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003eThis letter has been fully authenticated by \u003cstrong data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003ePSA Authentication\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3562\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cm7un6\" data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3000\"\u003ePSA Letter of Authenticity Certification Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3012\"\u003eAR05357\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q9qeee\" data-start=\"3013\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003eAuthentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eTyped Letter Signed (TLS)\u003c\/strong\u003e by Harry S. Truman.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ye4f6a\" data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003eIncludes Truman's original \u003cstrong data-start=\"3104\" data-end=\"3131\"\u003ehandwritten inscription\u003c\/strong\u003e reading: \u003cem data-start=\"3141\" data-end=\"3227\"\u003e\"It was a pleasure to meet the Dad and mother. I bet they are proud of you as I am.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16np4fc\" data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003eAccompanied by the original PSA Letter of Authenticity with matching certification number and reference image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qkolcf\" data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3562\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3562\"\u003eAt buyer's request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional \"Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate\" signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"4005\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3564\" data-end=\"3583\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3583\" data-end=\"3586\"\u003eAn outstanding post-presidential Harry S. Truman letter distinguished by an unusually warm handwritten inscription that elevates it far beyond a standard signed TLS. Combining Truman's bold signature, heartfelt personal sentiments, and full PSA authentication, this is an exceptional collectible for presidential historians, autograph collectors, and admirers of one of America's most genuine and personable presidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4439\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4007\" data-end=\"4027\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4027\" data-end=\"4030\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"4030\" data-end=\"4439\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"H.A.G.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47844302422179,"sku":"EB-168506651267","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7509\/6227\/files\/57_edd25b84-0f94-4e0e-a912-06fe25bbab91.jpg?v=1783351247","url":"https:\/\/historicalautographsgallery.com\/products\/president-harry-truman-bold-signed-cut-autograph-psa-auto-1","provider":"H.A.G.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}