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President Richard Nixon typed letter signed regarding Vietnam, proclaiming ''peace with honor in Vietnam''. Written 24 January 1973, three days before the Paris Peace Accords were officially signed, Nixon writes to Congressman Bill Young: ''Now that we have finally achieved peace with honor in Vietnam, I particularly want you to know how much I have appreciated the support you have given during these difficult years to the policies that made that achievement possible. Without those in the Congress who stood steadfastly as you did, we could not have won the settlement that I announced last night. I know how great the pressures have been. I know the sort of attacks to which you have been subjected, as a result of following your conscience. But I also am confident that history will prove you to have been right, and that in the years to come you can look back with pride on a stern test nobly met...'' Nixon signs his initials ''RN'' on White House letterhead. 1pp. measures 6.75'' x 8.75''. Near fine.
President Richard Nixon 1973 Letter Signed on the Paris Peace Accords Ending the Vietnam War -- ''...Now that we have finally achieved peace with honor in Vietnam...''
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