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Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994 Pardon-related: Resignation letter to Henry Kissinger (souvenir copy)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00154.10 Author/Creator: Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: August 9, 1974 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 14 cm Order a Copy

Typed letter signed by Nixon (genuine), with a Kissinger endorsement which is probably forged, per Charles Hamilton. On White House stationery.

Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
Kissinger, Henry, 1923-2023

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