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Herbert Hoover

Hoover rallies his party to "the most important convention in the Republican Party since 1860,...the most important meeting of Americans since the First Continental Congress

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Hoover rallies his party to "the most important convention in the Republican Party since 1860,...the most important meeting of Americans since the First Continental Congress

TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.5, personal letterhead, June 9, 1939. The former president focuses his attention on the approaching national convention, in part: 'I am doing my darndest to line up the Republican Party to meet its responsibilities, and those...will come to a head in the convention. It will be the most important convention in the Republican Party since 1860, and is likely to be the most important meeting of Americans since the First Continental Congress, for if it does its job right it will determine the direction of this civilization for two generations to come.' In fine condition, with Hoover writing 'Personal,' at the top right. COA John Reznikoff/University Archives and RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #277 - Ended September 17, 2003