Lot 262
Johnson, Lyndon B (1908-1973) 36th President of the U.S. (1963-69). Typed Letter Signed as President on pale green White House letterhead, Washington, April 23, 1966, 1 pg, quarto. The President writes to Pamela Key, whose brothers are in Vietnam. In part: "To have you place your young hand in mine means more to me than you might suspect. You and your brothers are our tomorrow. It is your future, your freedom and opportunity, that we fight today in Vietnam to assure. / The sacrifices we make there are a measure of our hope and confidence in your generation. We expect great things of you. But your greatness cannot be blighted, your talents stunted, by an inheritance of threat and strife. That is our essential commitment in Vietnam -- to root out the seeds of war so that peace can bloom and be enjoyed by all of mankind's children…." With transmittal envelope. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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