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Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004) To Carlos J Moorhead

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09613.01.04 Author/Creator: Reagan, Ronald (1911-2004) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Typed letter signed Date: 25 May 1983 Pagination: 1 p. ; 26.7 x 17.8 cm. Order a Copy

A letter from President Reagan to Moorhead thanking him for his support in getting the peacekeeper missiles deployed starting in 1986. He also mentions that this will help make the arms reduction more secure, and safe. Reagan also thanks Moorhead for his support of the Scowcroft Commission's recommendations, and says he looks forward to continuing the work towards the elimination of all nuclear weapons. This letter is on White House stationary.

Moorhead, Carlos J., 1922-2011
Reagan, Ronald, 1911-2004

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