HISTORY - MENDES-FRANCE Pierre (1907 - 1982) - Typed letter signed

A lawyer, he was first elected in 1932, and became Secretary of State at the age of 31. In 1942, he joined the Resistance in London, but disagreed with de Gaulle and resigned in 1945. In 1954, after the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu, he became President of the French Council. He then gradually withdrew from politics.
Typed letter signed and dated Paris, 17.02.1945 to Paul Langer:"…pour les sentiments que vous manifestez à l'égard de la France…”.; Typed letter signed 5.1.1955 to Paul Langer.