ALS as president, one page, 6.75 x 9, White House letterhead, no date. Handwritten letter to actor Jonathan Winters, in full: "It was good to hear from you and I appreciate your generous words. Nancy sends her best and I'm happy to join your collection." In fine condition, with light irregular toning.
Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Profiles in History affirming that the letter was obtained "directly from Jonathan Winters, to whom the letter was addressed." Years before reaching the White House, California Governor Ronald Reagan appeared on The Dean Martin Show on September 13, 1973. As the celebrity guest of honor, Reagan was roasted by a series of personalities that included Jackie Vernon, Phyllis Diller, Dom DeLuise, Jack Benny, Don Rickles, and Nancy Reagan. Also among the lineup was Jonathan Winters, who proceeded to dress up as Miss Maude Frickert, the purported first-grade elementary teacher of Reagan, and a character he played frequently throughout his career. Over the course of the three-minute roast, Winters poked fun at Reagan for everything from his suspiciously youthful hair color to his decision to go to college in Eureka, Illinois.
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