Description
First edition of Freedom and Equality: Addresses by Harry S. Truman, inscribed by President Truman.
Octavo, xxx, [2], 85pp. Green cloth, title printed on spine. Previous ownership blindstamp on last page of text. In publishers near fine dust jacket, retail price on front flap, a touch of shelf wear, bright illustrations and colors. (Burns, 0061) Inscribed by former President Harry Truman on the half title: “Best wishes to Don Gibson. 6/10/61. Harry Truman.” A scarce title, with no record of other copies of this book signed by President Truman.
This scarce work edited by David Horton details three addresses by President Harry Truman on the subject of black rights. The topics range from internal threats of communism, the Bill of Rights and the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952.
