Truman, Harry S. Memoirs by Harry S. Truman, 2 volumes, both signed and inscribed on the half-title page to the Honorable David E. Bell. Volume I is inscribed, "To the Honorable David E. Bell with affectionate regards and with great appreciation of his efficient service while these events were happening. Harry S Truman / Independence / Jan. 5, 1956." Volume II is inscribed, "To Honorable David E. Bell from Harry S Truman 5/5/56." Volumes are fine, but cases for both are worn; Truman wrote Bell's name on both cases and added "From Harry S Truman" on one.
From 1947 to 1951, David Bell (1919-2000) alternated between a position on the staff at the Bureau of the Budget, and a position as a special assistant to President Harry S. Truman. He became Administrative Executive to the President in 1951 and worked on the formulation and evaluation of the administration's economic policies and programs, as well as serving as a speech writer for President Truman. President Kennedy named him director of the U. S. Office of Management and Budget (1961-62), then director of the Agency for International Development. In 1966, he became Executive Vice President of the Ford Foundation.
Estimated Value $400 - 800.
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