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Nixon, Richard M. (1913-1994) to Lewis L. Strauss

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00162.26 Author/Creator: Nixon, Richard M. (1913-1994) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 July 1968 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 27 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Thanks Admiral Strauss for his influence in gaining the endorsement of President Eisenhower in the 1968 presidential election, referred to as "the historic decision announced by the General last night." Written on Nixon's personal stationery.

Admiral Strauss Strauss headed the Atomic Energy Commission from 1953-1958.

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RICHARD M. NIXON
P. O. BOX 1968
TIMES SQUARE STATION
NEW YORK, N. Y, 10036
July 19 (1968)
Dear friend
I am sure your influence had a great deal to do with the historic decision announced by the general last night.
Many thanks for your loyal friendship through the years
Deih

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Reed 7/22/1968

Admiral Strauss
Room 500
1250 Connecticut Ave, N. W.
Washington, D.C. 20036

Personal

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RICHARD M. NIXON
P. O. BOX 1968
TIMES SQUARE STATION
NEW YORK, N. Y. 10036

Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Strauss, Lewis L., 1896-1974
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

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