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Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006 Gerald Ford's Remarks in Japan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01474 Author/Creator: Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006 Place Written: Japan Type: Typed document signed Date: 1974/11/20 Pagination: 6 p. ; 28 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Signed in blue felt-tip marker on page 6. The speech discusses the state of American-Japanese relations. Speech given as the first American President to visit Japan. Tucked into a gilt stamped leather valise with yellow moiré tabs, said to have been the official presentation binder.

Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006

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