“The first production of Beckett’s own English translation, directed by Peter Hall, was staged at the Arts Theatre Club in London in August 1955. It seems to express our deepest fears and our deepest knowledge of ourselves and our predicament” (Norman Berlin). “Voted the most significant English language play of the 20th century in a British Royal National Theatre poll of 800 playwrights, actors, directors and journalists… Beckett’s naked play about two tramps waiting for Godot has tapped into our 20th-century public consciousness. This letter reflects what historians regard as President Truman’s greatest achievement, i.e., his success in building a secure and stable peace after the Second World War.įIRST UK EDITION, translated from the French by Beckett.

In this remarkable letter President Truman makes a forceful and earnest request for support in building a secure and lasting peace in the early post-war period. Palmer, an executive of the Democratic National Committee. A substantial letter with excellent content from President Truman addressed to Dwight R.G. …Our actions in the days ahead must reflect that unity and I am confident that all of you will do your utmost to see to it that a united American people overcome the obstacles and dangers which lie between us and our common goal of a just and lasting peace.” …I am confident that the American people have never been more strongly united in their determination to preserve our own freedom and to aid friendly nations…

“There is not going to be any short-cut to preserving our own freedom or securing the peace fo the world through international cooperation of free and peaceful nations…

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