Letter from Eugene Allison to President Eisenhower

Eugene Allison, a World War II veteran, wrote this letter about school integration to President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Defense Secretary.

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President D. Eisenhower and Defense Secratary. [sic]

Dear Sirs.

Concerning the disagreement on intergration [sic] in Arkansas and America.

I aprove [sic] of the decision by the President to uphold the laws of the nation in order to bring about a peaceful solution to the entergration [sic] problem so all Americans can have the right to peacefully assemble and go to school without fear from agitators or Communists or Ku Klux Klan.

I am white and a totaly [sic] disabled Veteran of War II.

Though I am disabled, I am hereby volunteering to be of service to the United States of America in any way possable. [sic]

I am willing to give my services and my life if essential to preserve Democracy in

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America an [sic] fulfill my obligation as a citizen so Americans need not live in fear of their lives from anyone or enemy nation.

I stand by for any orders I may receive any hour or minute of the Day or Night.

I only regret that at this time I cannot think of a suitable solution of the Problem.

I was in the Army Air Force but will do my best where ever [sic] I am needed.

I would like to work in the enteligence [sic] dept. in some way.

I await your repley. [sic]

Eugene Allison Age 35
1404 S Laramie
Peoria Ill.