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NIXON, RICHARD M.

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NIXON, RICHARD M.
(1913 - 1994) Thirty-seventh President of the United States who led during the Vietnam War, re-opened diplomatic ties with China and the U.S.S.R., resigned his office due to the Watergate scandal. Fine content T.L.S. ""Dick"" as Vice President on his official letterhead, 1p. 8vo., Washington, Jan. 14, 1958, to Carl Greenberg of The Los Angeles Examiner about the Dodgers moving to the West Coast! In part: ""...Major League baseball is an important part of our American scene, and the transfer of major teams to new areas, particularly in the Far West, means wider horizons for our national sport. My best wishes for a successful season for the Dodgers..."". On October 8, 1957, Dodgers manager Walter O'Malley announced that after 68 seasons in Brooklyn, the Dodgers were moving to Los Angeles following his troubles with the city of New York in assigning land for the new modern stadium wanted by the Club. The controversial decision garnered much publicity, but O'Malley's choice soon gained wider-spread acceptance, and, shortly thereafter, the Giants moved to San Francisco. Matted and set into a glossy black frame, in fine condition, ideal for display.