Letter from Chi Whan Choi to Former President Harry S. Truman

February 9, 1953 Honorable Harry S. Truman Federal Reserve Bank Building Room 1107 Kansas City, Missouri Your Excellency: This is one of the most difficult letters that I have ever attempted to write, because we Korean people are unable to find the words to express to you the admiration, respect, and gratitude that we feel for you as an indiv- idual and as the head of a government who came to our assistance in time of mortal danger. Please accept this as my most humble means of saying thank you. It was an unforgettable experience and privilege to meet you on the two occasions since arriving in this country. I hope that the burdens of office being lifted from your shoulders will certainly enable you to enjoy a very long and rewarding span of years, because most certainly if the prayers of millions of Koreans who look upon you as a friend and saviour have any means of assuring this, you will indeed be entering the happiest period of your life. Yours respectfully, CHOI, CHI-WHAN Chief of Police Republic of Korea