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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: July 19, 1968 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 27 cm, Width: 19 cm Order a Copy

Richard M. Nixon 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.

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

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