"The Spirit of '76" Richard Nixon 1973 Inaugural Archive ft. Reagan Signature!

An archive of materials commemorating the 1973 inauguration of Richard Nixon's second term as President, which was notoriously cut short mid-1974 following the Watergate Scandal. Includes the official 1973 inaugural book (first ed.) and accompanying guide, as well as a pair of tickets for the event and a signed program to the inaugural ball from then-Governor Ronald Reagan, who would have been in attendance. Please see below for full list of contents. Varying degrees of wear, including minor creasing, bumped corners, and soiling throughout. Dust jacket of inaugural book has been maintained and encased in protective covering. Near fine condition overall.

Includes:

1.) The Inaugural Book, 1973: "The Spirit of '76" (Washington: Inaugural Committee, 1973. 96p). First edition.

2.) "The Spirit of '76" 1973 Inaugural Guide and pair of two tickets for the inauguration 

3.) Ronald Reagan signed program for the Inaugural Ball held at the Museum of Natural History

4.) Program and two tickets to the Celebrity Breakfast Party held by the Capitol City Republic Club, with special guests Sammy Davis Jr., Vikki Carr, and others

5.) Miscellaneous ephemera including two menus (one of which is a special inaugural souvenir), business card, and two placemats from the House of Representatives restaurant

The second inauguration of Richard Nixon as president of the United States was held on Saturday, January 20, 1973, at the East Portico of the United States Capitol. The inauguration's theme established by the Committee became the "Spirt of '76", referencing the sentiment surrounding the American Revolution and the nation's independence. This, the country's 47th inauguration, marked the commencement of the second and final term of both Richard Nixon as president and Spiro Agnew as vice president. Both Agnew and Nixon resigned within two years of this term. In December 1973, Gerald Ford replaced Agnew as vice president and in the following year, replaced Nixon as president.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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