Lot #89

Richard Nixon

Description

Nixon presents “a pen as a memento” of the signing of the “Act to establish the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration”

TLS, as president, signed “RN,” one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, December 11, 1973. Letter to Congressman Carlos Moorhead. In full: “Your diligent efforts in behalf of H.R. 7446, an Act to establish the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, helped to make it possible for this legislation to be signed into public law today. I was pleased that you could be with us for the signing ceremony and I am enclosing a pen as a memento of the occasion.”

The navy blue barrel pen is imprinted in silver with the words “The White House” and signature “Richard Nixon.” The silver cover is engraved “Parker” and “Made in U.S.A.” and comes in its original box. In fine condition. Moorhead who, as a member of the House Judiciary Committee, would vote against all three Articles of Impeachment against President Nixon just seven months later. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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• Dates: #387 - Ended May 16, 2012

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