Lot 8
Clinton, William Jefferson (1946 -) 42nd President of the United States (1993-2001). Autograph Letter Signed "Bill Clinton" as President, on a 4¼ x 6½ in. note card engraved "The President" and with an embossed gold Presidential Seal, n.p., Feb. 26, 1996. To "Keith," who had sent him a JFK button. In full: "Dear Keith, Thank you so much for the Kennedy button, which I will treasure all the more for your story of how your father gave it to you, and the article on him. What a fine man he must have been. I hope to thank you in person someday. Sincerely Bill Clinton." Very fine. Accompanied by a JFK button. Only two of these buttons are known, the one sent to Keith's father and this identical one.
The story of President John F. Kennedy's influence on President Clinton is well known. While attending high school in Arkansas, Clinton was in a mock government group called Boys Nation and was chosen to represent Arkansas in a trip to Washington, D.C. The group was invited to the White House and Clinton was the first to shake President Kennedy's hand. This encounter made an indelible impression on the young Clinton, who decided that he wanted a career in public service and that he would one day run for political office.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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