Nixon TLS to Jeremiah Milbank, “the high regard Mr. Hoover has for you”

NIXON, RICHARD. Typed Letter Signed, “Dick”, as Vice President, 1 p., January 15, 1957, Washington, 8" x 10.5", to Jerry Milbank. Flattened mailing folds, creasing at top right corner, else Fine.

Nixon writes to Milbank on his Office of the Vice President letterhead, in part, “Before the inaugural day passes, I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you for your very thoughtful letter of November 9. I particularly valued your comments because of the high regard that I know Mr. Hoover has for you. I have often heard him say in my presence when a tough problem came up, that he wanted to get your views on the situation before expressing a final conclusion. This is about as high a rating a man could get in my book.”

Jeremiah Milbank (1887-1972) was an American philanthropist and lifelong Republican, best known for his close friendship with President Herbert Hoover. A lifelong believer in volunteerism, Milbank joined Hoover in founding the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and served as treasurer of the national organization for 25 years.

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