Winston Churchill Signed Typed Letter, to the English-Speaking Union, Dated February 1957
Presented is a February 1957 signed letter by Winston Churchill to the English-Speaking Union, emphasizing the importance of good relations between the United States and Great Britain. The one-page letter highlights the celebration of George Washington's birthday and the friendship between the two countries. Addressed from the villa La Pausa, in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France, the typed letter is signed in blue ink “Winston S. Churchill” at the bottom.
The letter reads, in full:
"I send the George Washington Birthday ball all good wishes for success. The cause of the English-Speaking Union's Educational Trust is a most worthy one, and its work of furthering understanding and friendship between the English-speaking peoples is now more important than ever. Winston S. Churchill"
For the first time ever, the British celebrated George Washington's birthday in style in 1957, for the benefit of the English-Speaking Union, an international educational charity founded in 1918. Although the elderly Churchill was unable to attend, the great statesman respected the organization's worthy cause.
Having led his nation through the perils of World War II, Churchill watched as an expansive arms race grew during the Cold War, once again threatening the peace of the world. He was in a special position to understand trans-Atlantic relations, as his father was a member of the noble Spencer family and his mother was an American, born in New York. Just a month before writing this letter, the former prime minister gave a speech in which he emphasized his belief that world peace depended on a strong friendship between England and the United States, and hoped that his legacy would include having achieved as much for peace as he had gained in war.
CONDITION:
Very good condition. 1p. typed letter, on Hyde Park letterhead, crossed out with a corrected typed address of “at La Pausa, Roquebrune C.M.” in the upper right corner. Paper is healthy, with small separation along one of the horizontal folds, since stabilized. There is a punch hole to the top left and some scattered light creasing and soiling. Boldly signed, in dark blue ink “Winston S. Churchill” at bottom right. The letter measures 9 1/2" H x 7 1/4" W.
Archivally framed, letter mounted with a printed portrait of Winston Churchill, with acid-free linen mats, gold spandrels, UV glass, a custom plaque, and custom black and brushed gold wooden frame.
Framed Dimensions: 36" H x 20 5/8" W x 1 1/2" D.
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Winston Churchill Signed Typed Letter, to the English-Speaking Union, Dated February 1957
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