The Clifton Bledsoe Cates Papers (P.C. 57) are an important segment of the rich primary source materials to be found in the Personal Papers Collection of the Marine Corps Historical Center. Encompassing the three major American military actions of the first half of the 20th century, they constitute a good cross-section of primary source material reflecting Cates' rise from second lieutenant to Commandant of the Marine Corps. Significant to General Cates' collection is the original letter of apology, written by President Harry S. Truman to General Cates, as Commandant of the Marine Corps, for...
The Clifton Bledsoe Cates Papers (P.C. 57) are an important segment of the rich primary source materials to be found in the Personal Papers Collection...
