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Historical Richard Nixon Vice Presidential Signed Letters & Speech Collection
Up for sale is an incredible piece of mid-century American political history. This binder contains three original, signed Typed Letters by Richard Nixon during his tenure as Vice President under Dwight D. Eisenhower, alongside a printed copy of his highly regarded 1958 speech, "A Blueprint for America's Future." All three letters are on official "Office of the Vice President - Washington" stationery and are addressed to prominent Minnesota businessman and philanthropist Charles Lilley Horn at the historic Foshay Tower in Minneapolis.
This collection provides a fascinating window into Nixon's early political ideology, covering topics like tax reform, inflation, government spending, and the Cold War economy.
What’s Included:
1. Printed Address Pamphlet: * Title: A Blueprint for America's Future
Details: The text of the address given by Vice President Richard Nixon before the 50th Anniversary Conference of the Harvard Business School Association in Boston, MA on September 6, 1958.
Content: The speech covers major economic and political themes of the era, including the "Communist Revolution vs. American Revolution," tax reform, economic growth, and the control of inflation.
2. TLS Dated October 13, 1958:
A thank-you note to Mr. Horn expressing appreciation for an enclosed editorial from the St. Paul Dispatch that generously commented on his recent Harvard Business School address.
Signature: Boldly signed in black ink by Richard Nixon.
3. TLS Dated October 28, 1958:
Nixon discusses the necessity of building public support for his tax reform ideas (which he admits may be "unpopular now") to stimulate economic growth. Mentions enclosing the text of his Harvard speech for Horn's files.
Signature: Boldly signed in black ink by Richard Nixon.
4. TLS Dated January 29, 1959:
Nixon thanks Horn for a letter regarding government spending. He notes that he is enclosing the President's [Eisenhower's] State of the Union Message concerning the effects of inflation and extravagance on the national economy, assuring Horn that he will "vigorously support the balanced budget."
Signature: Boldly signed in black ink by Richard Nixon.
Condition & Provenance:
Recipient: Charles Lilley Horn, 2700 Foshay Tower, Minneapolis, MN. Horn was a well-known conservationist and the long-time president of the Federal Cartridge Corporation.
Condition: The items are in overall excellent vintage condition. The letters feature crisp, dark signatures. There is some minor natural age-toning to the paper. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition details.
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