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JOHNSON, LYNDON B.

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JOHNSON, LYNDON B.
(1908 - 1973) Thirty-sixth President of the United States and creator of the ""Great Society"" social welfare programs. America's growing involvement in Vietnam led to his declining a renomination as president. Good T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Jan. 17, 1969, before Nixon would take the Oath of Office, Johnson bids his friend Leonar Sullivan, wife of Congressman John Berchmans Sullivan, farewell. In part: ""...In...my last week in office, I am stirred by memories of old battles -- and old friends who stood by my side throughout them all. You are one of those friends. My admiration and affection for you will never diminish..."". Light paper clip impression to top margin, tape at corners and bottom edge, toning to edges, overall good.