RICHARD NIXON SIGNED SOUVENIR FACSIMILE OF HIS RESIGNATION LETTER AUGUST 9, 1974

RICHARD NIXON SIGNED SOUVENIR FACSIMILE OF HIS RESIGNATION LETTER, AUGUST 9, 1974 Richard Nixon (1913 to 1994), the 37th President of the United States and the only president ever to resign from the office, signs a souvenir facsimile reproduction of the most consequential letter in American political history. The document is printed on White House Washington letterhead and reads in full: "August 9, 1974 / Dear Mr. Secretary: / I hereby resign the Office of President of the United States. / Sincerely, [signed] / The Honorable Henry A. Kissinger / The Secretary of State / Washington, D.C. 20520." Nixon's bold, characteristic signature appears above the typed closing. Nixon signed souvenir reproductions of this letter for collectors and admirers during his long post presidential rehabilitation, from his retirement at San Clemente and later in New Jersey. The document itself, twenty seven words that ended a presidency, is among the most famous texts in American history. A signed facsimile reproduction carries Nixon's authentic signature on the most iconic document of his career. The signature here is clean, bold, and fully characteristic of his post presidential hand. *Signed souvenir facsimile of Nixon resignation letter, on White House Washington letterhead; approximately 10.5 x 7.5 inches; dated August 9, 1974; signed "Richard Nixon" in black ink; fine condition with light handling wear.* This item will be accompanied by a Letter of Authenticity from One of a Kind Collectibles.

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Fine; light handling wear

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