Truman Speaks

Truman, Harry S.

Published by New York: Columbia University Press, 1960

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Octavo, blue cloth lettered in gilt; unclipped pictorial dust jacket; with the slightest soiling. First edition, first printing. A presentation copy, inscribed: "To Honorable Philip C. Jessup, with kindest regards and happy memories, Harry S. Truman, 4 / 60," on the half-title page.---- Philip C. Jessup, a judge on the International Court of Justice and veteran U.S. diplomat, was credited with playing a major role in ending the Soviet blockade of West Berlin. Jessup was a U.S. representative to the United Nations General Assembly, as well as a member of the International Court of Justice at The Hague. He also served as a U.S. ambassador at large from 1949 until his resignation in 1953. During that time, he was one of the closest advisers of then-Secretary of State Dean Acheson. After Jessup was maligned by Senator Joe McCarthy for purported communist "affinities," Dwight D. Eisenhower heralded Jessup's "devotion to the principles of Americanism." McCarthy's allegations severely damaged Jessup's career and reputation. Nonetheless, President Truman appointed Jessup as United States delegate to the United Nations in 1951. However, when the appointment came before the Senate it was not approved, largely because of McCarthy's influence. Truman circumvented the Senate by assigning Jessup to the United Nations on an interim appointment. In the closing section of "Truman Speaks," entitled "One Hysteria and Witch-Hunting," Truman recalled with admiration that "Philip Jessup was misrepresented and lied about [by McCarthy] to beat the band, and he faced it and went through with it." An extraordinary presentation copy. Seller Inventory # ABE-16339889843

Bibliographic Details

Title: Truman Speaks

Publisher: New York: Columbia University Press

Publication Date: 1960

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)