Lot 69
Johnson, Lyndon B. -- TLS as President to Norman Cousins (1908-73) 36th President of the United States (1963-69). Typed letter signed "Lyndon B. Johnson" as President, one page, on White House letterhead, 9 x 6¾", Washington, July 6, 1967. To Norman Cousins, Editor of the Saturday Review, thanking him for his "kind and encouraging analysis of our response to recent foreign crises. Your own experienced judgments of these matters strengthen my convictions that calm, constructive initiatives will yet yield the enduring stability all men of conscience and vision seek…." Very fine; light toning at top edge. Very bold signature. Norman Cousins (1915-90) was a political journalist, world peace advocate and a humanitarian. He later wrote a book about how laughter had helped cure his illness. Estimate $400 - 600
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