Letter, Dwight D. Eisenhower to Alexander Frieder

In a response to Alexander Frieder's letter, Dwight D. Eisenhower assured his old friend that he would not forget German war crimes in the aftermath of World War II.

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DDE/ss 9 June, 1945. Dear Alex: & 5 Thank you very auch for your cordial congratulations on the Allied victory in this Tueater. You can well imagime ay relief that the figating and killing are no longer parts of our problems Please don't ever get worried about ay falling prey to the blandishment of the defeated Germen. i alla well acquainted with their nistory and 2 nosé cersainly hope that the world will not again meke the same mistake with respect to them, that it did twenby-five years ago. When i come back to the States I will be nost tremendously busy for a week or ten days. After that ay real hope is to take John and Mamie off to some quist retreat for a short visit with them. If I can only realise this, it will make up a lot for the home life and companionship suat 1 have missed in the last three years. Thank you so nuch for sending ne more cigars. Even if they do not arrive antil after 1 have left nere, they will be well taken care of until I return. With cordial ragard to you and to your brothers. Sincerely, är. Alexander Frieder Mill Street and Gardner Avenue Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 1290