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TLS as vice president, signed “Dick,” one page, 8 x 10.5, October 6, 1955. Letter to noted Louisiana Judge John Minor Wisdom, in full: “As you may have noted in the press, the Conference on Equal Economic Opportunity scheduled to convene in Washington on October 25th will be held as planned. I am enclosing a copy of the program and list of the participants.
You will note from the program that a panel discussion has been arranged which we hope will bring to light the successful experiences of several companies in developing an integrated work force in their plants. During this discussion it is my hope that other members of the Conference will be prepared to share with us their experiences in solving specific problems of employment discrimination.
The absence of the President has, of course, made it necessary to cancel the dinner at the White House. However, I would like to extend to you and the other members of the Conference a cordial invitation to have dinner with the members of the Cabinet, the Committee and myself at the Shoreham Hotel at eight o'clock on the evening of the Conference. I have asked the Ambassador to the United Nations, the Honorable Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., to speak at the dinner. The Cabinet and Committee members will wear black tie, although a business suit will be entirely appropriate.
Although the President will not be able to be with us, I am sure that the inspiration and leadership he has provided in this important area of national affairs will cause us to do all that we can to extend this vital program in which he is so deeply interested.” In very fine condition.
Accompanied by a copy of the program for the ‘Conference on Equal Job Opportunity,’ which was held on October 25, 1955, as well as copies of letters from President Eisenhower expressing his support and appreciation of the conference, its attendees, and its mission. Unusually strong content for a Nixon letter that concerns efforts to employ more African Americans and create wider economic opportunities.
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