Lot #137

Richard Nixon

Description

Nixon bids farewell to the White House, “Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty; always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.”

Souvenir typescript, four pages, 8.5 x 11, dated August 9, 1975 (but signed later on), Nixon’s farewell comments to the White House staff. In part, “I just met with the members of the White House staff, you know, those who serve here in the White House day in and day out, and I asked them to do what I ask all of you to do to the extent that you can and, of course, are requested to do so: to serve our next President as you have served me and previous Presidents—because many of you have been here for many years—with devotion and dedication, because this office, great as it is, can only be as great as the men and women who work for and with the President…We want you to be proud of what you have done. We want you to continue to serve in government, if that is your wish. Always give your best, never get discouraged, never be petty; always remember, others may hate you, but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them, and then you destroy yourself.” In fine condition, with staple hole to top left. R&R COA.

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• Dates: #305 - Ended January 18, 2006