Lot 249
Bush, George (b. 1924) 41st president of the U.S. (1989-93). In 1966 he was elected to the first of two terms as a Republican representative from Texas. He was ambassador to the UN (1971-73), chairman of the Republican National Committee (1973-74), chief of the U.S. liaison office in China (1974-75), and director of the CIA (1976-77). After losing the 1980 Republican presidential nomination to Ronald Reagan, Bush served as his vice president (1981-89). Elected President 1988. Faced with escalating budget deficits, he abandoned his electoral pledge of "no new taxes" and accepted a tax package that was designed to reduce the deficit but largely failed to do so as recession and an anemic recovery combined to produce the lowest growth rate since the Great Depression. In 1992 he was defeated in his bid for reelection by Democrat Bill Clinton.
Typed Letter Signed ("George"). One page, quarto, Washington DC, December 13, 1976. On embossed George Bush stationery. To Bruce Robertson-Dick. Transmittal envelope included. Mailing folds, some soiling and toning to edges. Very good.
A casual note to a Maine harbor master with an interesting mention of Bush's then-current position "…of all the jobs I have had, none has been more challenging or more rewarding than being head of the CIA."
Estimated Value $100 - 150.
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