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HOOVER, HERBERT C.

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HOOVER, HERBERT C.
<b>134. HERBERT C. HOOVER</b> Fine content T.Ms...(unsigned), 1p. 4to., [n.p.], Aug. 9. 1963, a typescript text entitled "Statement by Mr. Hoover on his Eight-Ninth Birthday - August 10, 1963", with holograph emendations by Hoover in pencil. In part: "<i>...I regret that it is not possible for me to receive the gentlemen of the press, radio and television this year on the eve of my birthday, as has been my custom. I do want to thank all concerned in these media for their many kindness to me in the past...It is most helpful to get so many expressions of friendship and encouragement. Because of my illness I have not been able to keep abreast of national and international events, [in holograph] as much as I would have liked...The longer I live and the more I see the more confidence I have in the American system [in holograph] constant good will and service to other nations and personal liberty. We have a great way of life - let's keep it that way...</i>". With the corrected manuscript, and an Aug. 9, 1963 press release from Ralph H. Boots, regarding Hoover's health. Very good condition.<b>$200-300</b>