Typed letter signed "William S. White" to "Mr. Halpern" (Congressman Seymour Halpern) in response to Halpern's inquiry regarding the formula for a lasting world peace

(Pulitzer Prize) White, William S.

Published by n.p., 1972

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1 p. on White's personal letterhead. 8 -1/2 x 11 inches. A conservative response from the former New York Times correspondent and Pulitzer Prize winning author. reading in part: " … I remain committed to the view of five successive Presidents that the peace is kept only by the resolute maintenance of positions of strength from which to bargain realistically always in patience and reasonableness, never in panic or could-nineism (sic) with the communists … there are two great matters which simply cannot be trusted to the liberal mind as "liberal" is currently defined: foreign affairs and justice." William S. White s (1906-1994) books include, Citadel, The Making of a Journalist, and most notably, The Taft Story, White s biography of Robert A. Taft, which won the Pulitzer Prize for biography in 1955. In 1971-1972, Congressman Seymour Halpern (D-6th NY District) sought a "cross-section of opinions from the world s intellectuals on the most effective formulas for achieving a lasting world peace.". 1 p. on White's personal letterhead. 8 -1/2 x 11 inches. Seller Inventory # 310709

Bibliographic Details

Title: Typed letter signed "William S. White" to "...

Publisher: n.p.

Publication Date: 1972

Condition: Old folds, else fine