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Handwritten note by Richard Nixon in August 1966 outlining his campaign themes as he geared up to run for President in 1968. At the top of the paper, he writes, ''To meet leadership role - America must be strong - people must be strong''. He continues, ''America became great not because of what gov't did for people but what people did for the nation''. Listing the duties that his ideal Government should perform, Nixon writes: ''...Govt. should guarantee equal start / [Govt.] should guarantee that rich provides for those in need / [Govt.] not help those who refuse to help themselves / When govt. makes [it] more profitable not to work than to work - change govt...'' He concludes with the outcome of such a state: ''Destroy character - no self respect / dignity.'' Document measures 8.5'' x 13.25'' on one single sheet of legal paper. Two staple holes at top left, otherwise near fine. From a larger collection of personal notes by Nixon from 1966.
Handwritten Note by Richard Nixon in August 1966 -- As He Was Preparing for His Presidential Candidacy -- ''...When govt. makes [it] more profitable not to work than to work - change govt...''
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