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Founder of the Air Force Academy
TALBOT, Harold E. (1888-1957). Appointed Third Secretary of the Air Force (under President Eisenhower). He appointed a commission in selecting a permanent site for the Air Force Academy. Founder of the air Force Academy. Typed letter signed, dated December 31, 1952 to Dr. Fred A. Mettler, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Talbot refers to congratulations on his appointment as Secretary of the Air Force. He continues: “Heavy responsibilities and burdens go with this appointment”. Anything hand signed by Talbot can be considered rather uncommon. In excellent condition............................$85.00
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