CORDELL HULL
(October 2, 1871 - July 23, 1955) held the position of Secretary of State for
11 years, from 1933 to 1944. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945 for his
role in establishing the United Nations. FDR referred to him as the "Father
of the United Nations." In 1939, Hull advised Roosevelt not to let in 936
Jews who were seeking asylum in the United States. They were sent back to
Germany on the eve of the holocaust. He left office due to ill health and, upon
his departure, Roosevelt described him as "the one person in all the world
who has done his most to make this great plan for peace (the United Nations) an
effective fact."
One page, 5" x 6", TLS on
his letterhead, May 12, 1949, to Paul Mallon, Washington. "I have been
wondering as to your present whereabouts. I have the greatest admiration for
Notre Dame and would do anything reasonably possible to manifest my deep
interest in its welfare. I am just out of the hospital after two and a half
years, and also am endeavoring in every feasible manner to encourage and aid
Cumberland University, my Alma Mater, which is struggling desperately to tide
over a very difficult financial situation. With all good wishes, Sincerely
yours, Cordell Hull"
A couple of fold marks and a paper
clip mark but overall in excellent condition.
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