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Nixon, Richard M. (1913-1994) to Jackie Robinson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09754.01 Author/Creator: Nixon, Richard M. (1913-1994) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Typed letter Date: 8 August 1957 Pagination: 1 p. ; 26.6 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated August 8, 1957 from Richard Nixon. Nixon writes to Robinson pertaining to a recent Senate vote. Nixon vows to introduce a more "effective bill than the watered-down version." Written on presidential stationery. The letter has a secretarial signature.

Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972

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