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Original Exhibition Caption: Jeweler Pierre Cartier gave FDR a silver globe as a Christmas gift in 1944. Precious gemstones highlight the locations of five key Allied war conferences the President had attended. On January 9, 1945, FDR thanked Cartier for the globe, writing, "there is just a possibility that there might be some additional places to be marked on it!" In fact, the President was about to embark for the top-secret Yalta Conference in the Crimea with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin.
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Original Exhibition Caption: Jeweler Pierre Cartier gave FDR a silver globe as a Christmas gift in 1944. Precious gemstones highlight the locations of five key Allied war conferences the President had attended. On January 9, 1945, FDR thanked Cartier for the globe, writing, "there is just a possibility that there might be some additional places to be marked on it!" In fact, the President was about to embark for the top-secret Yalta Conference in the Crimea with Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin.
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Thank
IRVING MILLS, PRES.
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July 15,1941.
The Honorable Franklin Delano Roosevelt
President, The United States of America
The White House,
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
This week I am celebrating my tenth anniversary as a
band leader. Under separate cover, I am respectfully
sending you the baton t have been using since I first
started as an orchestra leader. I have had it re-
painted and have taken the liberty of autographing it
to you, Mr. President.
In the world of music, the baton is symbolic of leader-
ship. I hope you will accept my humble offering as a
token of my expression of admiration for your sterling
leadership in the affairs of the United States of America
and your position and efforts towards the restoration of
peace in Europe and Asia.
As an American I am indeed proud to be a citizen of the
country over which you preside.
The baton I am sending is my most cherished possession.
I know of no one I would rather give it to.
With every good wish for your continued success and
continued good health, I am,
Your obedient servant,
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