RICKOVER, HYMAN GEORGE. (1900-86). United States naval officer responsible for developing the nuclear-powered submarine. Wonderful Typed Letter Signed, H.G. Rickover , on imprinted USS Simon Bolivar (SSBN641), Care of Fleet Post Office letterhead. Two full pages, quarto. At Sea, North Atlantic , September 28, 1965. Excellent condition. Accompanied by original imprinted USS Simon Bolivar envelope addressed to The Honorable William H. Natcher, U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. , with a four-cent stamp and postal cancellations. Rickover writes: Dear Mr. Natcher: We have just successfully completed the first sea trials of the USS Simon Bolivar, our thirty-first Polaris nuclear submarine. We also have in operation twenty-two attack type nuclear submarines, making a total of fifty-three. The Simon Bolivar was built by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company of Newport News, Virginia. This ship is named for a great American soldier, patriot and statesman. Simon Bolivar (1783-1830) was American in the broad sense of the word prevailing south of the border, where it is applied to citizens of the entire Western Hemisphere, north, central and south. Not only for us, but for all who share this vast continent with us, the word has a magic of its own. It stands for what we have in common, what gives us a sense of belonging to the same family of nations, despite the fact that we differ in many important respects. Not the least of the bonds uniting us is a revolutionary heritage that is peculiarly American. What sets America s wars of independence apart from other struggles for colonial emancipation is that they were fought for political liberty, pure and simple. They were wars led in the north by Englishmen and in the south by Spaniards against men of their own race, language and culture who would deny them the righ to self-government. The leaders of the revolt laid down their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor from motives of pure patriotism unadulterated by desire for personal advantage. They were already successful and important men in their communities; they did not expect independence to enrich them or to enhance their status. They fought for the idea of liberty at great personal risk. None risked more and gained less personally than Simon Bolivar. Born in Caracas, Venezuela the year England recognized the independence of the United States the son of a wealthy and aristocratic Spanish family long settled in the colony, Bolivar was educated abroad and, until the age of twenty-seven, lived the pleasant life of a rich planter. But from the moment of the first revolt in Caracas against Spain in 1810 to the end of his brief life of but forty-seven years, Bolivar served almost continuously as leader of the revolt. He richly deserved the title Liberator bestowed on him by his countrymen, for he succeeded in driving the Spaniards from the vast area now occupied by the republics of Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru. At one time or another he was not only military leader but civilian chief as well of one or more of these republics; for a brief time all were united under him. The Hispanic-American wars of independence lasted twice as long as did our own, and were fought over a vastly larger area and more intractable terrain. In population, the adversaries were more evenly matched, there being eleven million Spaniards to fifteen million colonials, while we had but a third as large a population as England. Spain at the time was weakened by the Napoleonic Wars while England was the premier maritime empire of the world. On the other hand, the Spanish colonials had to fight with no outside help except for individual volunteers who flocked to Bolivar s army as they did to Washington s. No major country gave aid as we received from France. Only little Haiti, under President Petion, supported the cause of freedom by giving men and material to Bolivar at a time when he sorely needed them. Of his military.

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Title: HYMAN RICKOVER, THE FATHER OF THE AMERICAN NUCLEAR NAVY ANNOUNCES THE COMPLEATION OF THE SEA TRIALS OF THE USS SIMON BOLIVAR, THE 31ST POLARIS SUBMARINE AND GIVES A STUNNING RECOUNTING OF THE EPIC LIFE AND NATURE OF THE SOUTH AMERICAN PATRIOT!
Publication Date: 1965
Binding: No Binding
Condition: Fine

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GERARD A.J. STODOLSKI, INC. IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING PURVEYORS OF FINE HISTORIC AUTOGRAPHS, ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPTS, NOTABLE PHOTOGRAPHS, SIGNIFICANT FIRST EDITION BOOKS AND SIGNED DOCUMENTS FROM ALL AGES IN HISTORY. Since 1978, we have helped develop superb private libraries and major institutional holdings. We excel in locating the unique single item or in developing specialty collections of Presidents, Literature, History, Royalty, Women, Philosophy, Americana, Science, Medicine, Law, Music and Art. Whether you are a beginning or seasoned collector, we can help you build the collection you want. We invite you to contact us about your interests and discuss which services we can provide for you. More About Us Our experience spans over six decades in the historic autograph, rare book and manuscript field. During those years we have been engaged in the full-time business of buying, selling and appraising original letters, manuscripts, documents, signed photographs, historical ephemera, posters and books. We have been members of the ABAA and ILAB for over 35 years. Among our many clients are: The White House, the Library of Congress, major libraries, colleges and Ivy League universities. Many of the finest private libraries and collections on the planet contain items that have passed through our hands. The total dollar amount of this material is incalculable. We have been profiled with a segment on the ABC Evening News, and have been quoted and/or interviewed by: The New York Times, NY Daily News, The Washington Post, and other major newspapers, both here and abroad. We have also authenticated and appraised major collections of material including: Abraham Lincoln?s ?House divided? speech for a Morgan Library patron; to Louisa May Alcott?s family archive, and the Leon Trotsky archives, both at Harvard University; to a major collection of French Impressionist artist letters; to a world class collection of Charles Dickens, now residing at the Dickens House Museum in London; to co-appraising the archives of The New York Stock Exchange, among hundreds of others. Our experience is second to none. We exhibit at many of the major book fairs and symposiums held nationally and internationally. Additionally, we participate in both auction and non-auction sales of material, representing client interests in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Hong Kong, Philadelphia, London, Paris, Shanghai, Berlin, Rome, Geneva and elsewhere. Unconditional Guarantee The authenticity of all material is guaranteed, without time limit. Any item found to be otherwise may be returned for an immediate, full refund of the purchase price. Refunds and our liability are limited to the original purchase price. Terms of Sale All items are subject to prior sale. Title of the material remains with the seller until invoice is paid in full. Shipping and insurance are extra. Extended payment options and ?Lay-a-ways?, are possible. Institutions may be billed according to their needs. Return Policy Our return policy allows items to be returned for any reason within seven (7) days of receipt, in the same condition that the item was sent out. Exceptions to this policy may be considered, if arranged in advance, and the terms must be in writing. Privacy Policy The privacy of our clients is of the utmost importance to us. All transactions and communications are kept strictly private, and we will not share or sell your information with anyone. Full information on our Technology Privacy Policy may be found on our website.

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The cancellation period will expire after 14 days from the day on which you acquire, or a third party other than the carrier and indicated by you acquires, physical possession of the the last good or the last lot or piece.

To exercise the right to cancel, you must inform us, Gerard A.J. Stodolski, Inc. Autographs, 5 Chickadee Court, 03110, Bedford, New Hampshire, U.S.A., 603 488-1775, of your decision to cancel this contract by a clear statement (e.g. a letter sent by post, fax or e-mail). You may use the attached model cancellation form, but it is not obligatory. You can also electronically fill in and submit a clear statement on our website, under "My Purchases" in "My Account". If you use this option, we will communicate to you an acknowledgement of receipt of such a cancellation on a durable medium (e.g. by e-mail) without delay.

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We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you.

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