Letter from Richard Nixon to MLK

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Abstract

Vice President Nixon writes to Dr. King concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the Civil Rights Bill. He expresses his gratitude for a previous correspondence from Dr. King and ensures his continued advocacy of civil rights legislation.

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Letter from Richard Nixon to MLK
Tuesday, September 17, 1957
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[Inserted Text in Margin: Recd [Received: 20 Sept[ember]: 57 (After Dur? Conversation)] [Closing Signature: Richard Nixon]
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Genre

Correspondence

Topics

Civil rights
Emancipation Proclamation
Civil Rights Act, 1957
Political Participation
Voter Registration
Support Correspondence
People
Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous)
King, Martin Luther, Jr.
King, Coretta Scott
Organizations
United States Office of the Vice President
United States. Congress

Places

Washington, D.C.
Montgomery, AL