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Lyndon B. Johnson Typed Letter Signed as President - Thanking His Deputy Secretary of Defense for “the Flag of the United States Army”

President Johnson thanks his Deputy Secretary of Defense for “the Flag of the United States Army”—“I was particularly honored to receive this symbol which reflects the courage and efficiency displayed by the United States Army and the role it has always played in preserving the peace of our country”

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President Johnson thanks his Deputy Secretary of Defense for “the Flag of the United States Army”—“I was particularly honored to receive this symbol which reflects the courage and efficiency displayed by the United States Army and the role it has always played in preserving the peace of our country”

War-dated TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, January 29, 1964. Letter to Deputy Secretary of Defense Cyrus Roberts Vance, in full: “Although I thanked you and General Wheeler the other day for the Flag of the United States Army and the brochure that you brought to my office, I wanted once again to express to you, and to all who had a part in this presentation, my warm appreciation. I was particularly honored to receive this symbol which reflects the courage and efficiency displayed by the United States Army and the role it has always played in preserving the peace of our country. I enjoyed your visit immensely and I hope you will accept for yourself, and convey to those you represent, my warm good wishes.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

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