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The letter is typed on official White House letterhead. See also Eisenhower's official White House biography (http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/de34.html); see also Walter's biography and a guide to research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000108).

Eisenhower thanks Walter for his comments on "various of the problems that must be carefully weighed in connection with any possible conference with leaders of the Soviet Union." A lifelong military man, Eisenhower made his reputation as the Supreme Commander of troops invading France on D-Day, 1944 at the end of World War II. Postwar, he accepted an appointment as President of Columbia University, and then moved on to assume command over NATO forces assembled in 1951. In 1952 he ran for President, an office which he held for two terms (1953-61).

The letter is typed on Embassy of Israel letterhead with official seal. See also Walter's biography and a guide to research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000108).

Eban extends a cordial invitation on behalf of his government, urging Walter to visit Israel after he attends the I.C.E.M. conference in Geneva; Eban also extends the invitation to other members of the United States delegation. An Israeli statesman, diplomat, scholar, and persuasive speaker, Eban served as Israel's United Nations representative as well as ambassador to the United States at the time this letter was written.

Letter is typed on United States House of Representatives letterhead featuring a gold eagle; for a biography and guide to research collections, see also (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=R000426).

Roosevelt thanks Walter for his condolences on the loss of his mother [Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962].

The letter is typed on Supreme Court of the United States letterhead. See also Vinson's biography and a guide to research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=V000106).

Vinson thanks Walter for congratulating him on his nomination as Chief Justice for the Supreme Court. He expresses himself glad to know that Walter has "confidence in my measuring up to the grave responsibilities of this high office." Vinson served as a soldier in World War I, a Congressman, a judge on appellate courts, a Federal Loan Administrator, and Truman's Secretary of the Treasury, before his appointment as Chief Justice in 1946, remaining on the bench until his death in 1953. Congressman Walter, was chairman of the Committee on Un-American Activities.

The letter is typed on Office of the Vice President letterhead. See also Wallace's biography and a guide to research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000077).

Wallace writes to Walter about the upcoming Muhlenberg bicentennial celebration; he advises Walter that the Bicentennial Commission will be making its official appearance on Memorial Day, and he urges Walter to let the president of the college know his plans so that arrangements for his comfort can be made. Wallace served in cabinet positions in the administrations of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Harry Truman (see letters in the collection from these Presidents as well). In addition, Wallace also served as Roosevelt's Vice President (1941-45).

See also Warren's biography in the State of California governor's gallery (http://www.governor.ca.gov/govsite/govsgallery/h/biography/governor_30…).

Warren responds to Walter, thanking him for his agreement on the appropriation voted by the California Legislature for lobbying for the Tidelands Bill which Warren explains he has publicly declared will be rejected by pocket veto. This letter was written during the period when Warren served as governor of California. In the wake of Pearl Harbor, Warren organized the state 19s civilian defense program, and supported the internment of Japanese-Americans, though he would later regret this decison. President Eisenhower appointed him as Chief Justice of U.S. Supreme Court in 1953.

The letter is typed on Supreme Court of the United States letterhead, personalized for the Chief Justice. See also in the collection Warren's correspondence with Walter about the Tidelands bill, as well as his official biography in the California governors' gallery (http://www.governor.ca.gov/govsite/govsgallery/h/biography/governor_30…).

Warren responds to Walter's letter, having signed the picture Walter sent. Warren explains that he did not, however, present the picture to the other justices for their signatures, as the Court has a policy about autographing caricatures. This letter was written during Warren's tenure as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, a position to which he was appointed by President Eisenhower in 1953. Warren also served as Governor of California, supporting the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II, a position he later regretted.

The letter is typed on Cardinal's Residence letterhead. See also another letter from Cushing in the collection as well as Walter's biography and a guide to research collections of his papers http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000108.

Cushing thanks Walter for his donation to their mutual friend, Louis Budenz, an "exemplary citizen of the City of God and the City of Man." In a handwritten note at the bottom of the recto and continuing on the verso, Cushing states that Louis has returned to the hospital; he also promises to send Walter a question and answer booklet on communism in English and Spanish, telling him "you are an inspiration to me." Cushing was a socially conservative bishop and archbishop from the Boston area who added more than 80 churches, founded hospitals, schools, and colleges, and supported missionary w

The letter is typed on official White House letterhead. See also Eisenhower's official White House biography (http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/de34.html); see also Walter's biography and a guide to research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000108).

Eisenhower thanks Walter for his letter regarding "Federal employees who have been reinstated following the Supreme Court decision in the case of Cole vs. Young." He assures him that his concerns will be investigated. A lifelong military man, Eisenhower made his reputation as the Supreme Commander of troops invading France on D-Day, 1944 at the end of World War II. Postwar, he accepted an appointment as President of Columbia University, and then moved on to assume command over NATO forces assembled in 1951. In 1952 he ran for President, an office which he held for two terms (1953-61).

The letter is written on Congress of the United States, House of Representatives letterhead. See also Boggs' biography and a guide to research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=B000594), as well as Walter's (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000108).

Boggs declares his intention of visiting Walter in the hospital in a day or two, calling him "one of the most effective members of the House" whose presence has been missed tremendously. Hale closes by asserting, "One of the nicest experiences in my life has been your warm and continuing friendship. It is something that I treasure more than I can possibly tell you." A Representative from Louisiana who served in World War II, Boggs spent fifteen terms in Congress, serving as the majority whip and the majority leader.

The letter is typed on Secretary of State letterhead. See also Herter's biography and a guide to research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=H000548), as well as Walter's (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000108).

Herter thanks Walter for his "very kind words" about Herter's nomination [probably as Secretary of State] which he read in the _Congressional Record_ . Herter states that Foster will also be glad to read Walter's remarks. Before assuming the duties of the office of the Secretary of State (1959-1961), Herter filled diplomatic posts in Belgium and Germany, taught at Harvard, served in Congress from 1943 to 1953, and was Governor of Massachusetts from 1953-1957.

The letter is typed on Harriman's personal letterhead. See also other letters from Harriman to Walter in the collection, as well as Walter's biography and a guide to research collections of his papers http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000108.

Harriman complies with Walter's request for an autographed picture, and declares in a handwritten note at the bottom of the letter that he will "always be grateful" for Walter's support, and the he hopes they can get together to "talk things over" soon. An ambassador, businessman, and advisor, Harriman worked closely with four presidents to develop foreign policy; his special area of interest was the Soviet Union which he visited several times, meeting every Soviet leader from Joseph Stalin to Yuri Andropov, and authoring five books on US-Soviet relations.

The letter is typed on official White House letterhead. See also Eisenhower's official White House biography (http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/de34.html); see also Walter's biography and a guide to research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000108).

Eisenhower thanks Walter for expressing sympathy over the loss of his brother. A lifelong military man, Eisenhower made his reputation as the Supreme Commander of troops invading France on D-Day, 1944 at the end of World War II. Postwar, he accepted an appointment as President of Columbia University, and then moved on to assume command over NATO forces assembled in 1951. In 1952 he ran for President, an office which he held for two terms (1953-61). During his Presidency he negotiated the dangers of nuclear proliferation during the Cold War. He retired in 1961 to his farm in Gettysburg.

The letter is typed on Secretary of the Treasury letterhead. See also additional letters in the collection addressed to Walter as well as his biography and a guide to research collections of his papers (http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=W000108).

Dillon extends his "grateful thanks for your kind message of sympathy." Dillon, a Wall Street financier, served as Kennedy's Secretary of the Treasury. During his career he also served as Eisenhower's ambassador to France and administrator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Congressman Walter served in World War II and as a Representative from Pennsylvania in the seventy-third and fifteen succeeding Congresses, serving from 1933 until his death May 31, 1963. Walter also acted as chairman of the Committee on Un-American Activities.