Lot 162
Richard M. Nixon (1913-94, 37th President 1969-74). Letter signed "Dick Nixon" as Vice President on Vice Presidential stationery, with thanks for letter received with condolences on the loss of election to Kennedy, Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Nixon was in the navy during WWII, then served in the Congress and Senate, and as Eisenhower's Vice President. In 1960, he narrowly lost the Presidency to Kennedy and then was defeated in 1962 in the California Governor's race. Regrouping his strength, he defeated Humphrey and Wallace for the Presidency in 1968, and was overwhelmingly re-elected in 1972. During his Presidency, he visited China, signed the SALT treaty with the Soviets, witnessed man landing on the Moon, and continued the Vietnam War. The Watergate break-in and subsequent cover-up forced his resignation in 1974.
Realized: $50