RICHARD NIXON: ORIGINAL SIGNED LETTER- GREAT HISTORY

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RICHARD M. NIXON Thirty-Seventh President of the United States who led the nation in ending the Vietnam War, re-opened diplomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., and resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal. Very important content T.L.S. signed "Dick" in black ink on his personal letterhead "Richard Nixon- 26 Federal Plaza-New York City", dated February 22, 1985, 1 page, with fold crease across center. Addressed to prominent radio broadcaster and CBS executive Helen Sioussat. Reads in part: "Since April 30 th will mark the tenth anniversary of the fall of Saigon, we shall probably be inundated. . . with scores of books, columns, and television documentaries criticizing and lamenting the American role in Vietnam. The enclosed book (Nixon's "No More Vietnams" ) presents a different point of view. T can be an honest difference of opinion over whether we should have become involved. . . But after witnessing the reign of terror that has been imposed upon the people of Vietnam and Cambodia by the Communist regimes we opposed, fair-minded observers can reach only one conclusion: Whatever our mistakes, the United States tried and failed in a just cause in Vietnam. As I put it in the last paragraph of this book, "No More Vietnams" can mean that we should not try again. It should mean that we must not fail again." Handwritten notation on the reverse side in blue ink: "received 3/5/85". This most revealing letter written by the former President after having resigned from office as a result of the Watergate scandal is in " fine " condition. This letter has been stored by us since its acquisition in a vault in a smoke-free, climate controlled environment. This letter was purchased by us from Alexander Autographs, Inc., at the November 16, 2002, auction, under Lot #293, for the price of $2,800.00, exclusive of buyer's commission. At that time it was appraised by Alexander Autograph's at $2,000.00-$3,000.00. The letter has increased in value since that time. Any interested party may go to the Alexander Autograph web-site for the November 16, 2002, auction to verify this price. As with all of the items sold at auction by them, Alexander Autographs unconditionally guaranteed the authenticity of this letter. We also unconditionally offer a money-back guarantee as to the authenticity of this letter. Accompanying the letter at the time that we purchased it was the book sent with the letter by President Nixon to Helen Sioussat . The book is an unsigned copy. The book will not accompany the letter at the time of this sale as it is being stored with other of our vintage books in climate controlled storage but it will be forwarded to the successful bidder as soon as it is unpacked. The estimated time of delivery of the book is from 3 to 4 weeks. The reason for the delay is that we are liquidating a very large collection and it will take us some time to get to the box which contains this book. The letter will be sent immediately upon payment. The book will be sent immediately upon unpacking. The book is in " fine " condition. We have placed a very reasonable reserve on this item considering its appraised value and considering its cost to us. Please refer to our feedback to bid with confidence. This piece will be packed very securely when shipped. Shipping will be the actual costs depending upon the Buyer's preferred method of shipping. We generally ship USPS Parcel Post unless otherwise requested. Insurance is required. Payment may be made through U.S. Postal Money Order, Western Union Money Order, wire transfer, cashier's check or personal check (10 day wait before shipping after receipt of payment by personal check for it to clear). PAYPAL IS NOT ACCEPTED FOR THIS ITEM. Payment must be received within 7 days from date of winning bid or item will be re-listed and negative feedback will be left. THANKS FOR LOOKING!!!! read more

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