EISENHOWER, DWIGHT D. Typed Letter Signed, to IN
"OCTOBER . . . WILL BE ONE OF THE BUSIEST MONTHS OF MY LIFE" EISENHOWER, DWIGHT D. Typed Letter Signed, to IN University president Herman B. Wells, explaining that he is unable to accept his invitation to attend the commencement ceremony of the university's law school. 1 page, 4to, "Columbia University" stationery; received ink stamps on verso and at upper right recto; folds. - New York, 13 September 1948
". . . The situation here . . . has been explained to you, and I hope you appreciate that circumstances beyond my control do not permit me to add any new engagements to my calendar.
"October, in particular, will be one of the busiest months of my life. Please extend my personal regrets to Indiana University's Law School Alumni . . . ."
In late 1948, after repeatedly resisting pressure to run for president of the U.S., Eisenhower turned his attention to serving as president of Columbia University. One of the tasks which occupied a significant portion of his time and energy during this period is the development of the American Assembly: a think tank that harnessed the resources of the Columbia community to address the problems facing society brought about by World War II. The first Assembly took place in 1950 and it continues to convene up to the present day.
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"OCTOBER . . . WILL BE ONE OF THE BUSIEST MONTHS OF MY LIFE" EISENHOWER, DWIGHT D. Typed Letter Signed, to IN University president Herman B. Wells, explaining that he is unable to accept his invitation to attend the commencement ceremony of the university's law school. 1 page, 4to, "Columbia University" stationery; received ink stamps on verso and at upper right recto; folds. - New York, 13 September 1948
". . . The situation here . . . has been explained to you, and I hope you appreciate that circumstances beyond my control do not permit me to add any new engagements to my calendar.
"October, in particular, will be one of the busiest months of my life. Please extend my personal regrets to Indiana University's Law School Alumni . . . ."
In late 1948, after repeatedly resisting pressure to run for president of the U.S., Eisenhower turned his attention to serving as president of Columbia University. One of the tasks which occupied a significant portion of his time and energy during this period is the development of the American Assembly: a think tank that harnessed the resources of the Columbia community to address the problems facing society brought about by World War II. The first Assembly took place in 1950 and it continues to convene up to the present day.
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