Lot 31
Bush George W. 1946 - 0 George W. Bush on his father's "George Bush for President" stationery, adding a 7 word handwritten postscript!
Typed Letter Signed "George W / Ron - we appreciate all your hard work" as Senior Advisor, 1p, 8.5" x 11". Washington, D.C., May 3, 1988. On George Bush for President" stationery. To Ron Wade, Longview, Texas. Fine condition.
In full, "Congratulations on being nominated as a Bush delegate to the Republican National Convention. We appreciate your willingness to represent George Bush in New Orleans. The Bush family knows that one can't win in politics without the steadfast support of dedicated friends. Your nomination is recognition of this fact. I hope to see you in New Orleans waving the banner of a great candidate..."
Vice President George Bush was unanimously nominated for President at the Republican National Convention in the New Orleans Superdome, August 15-18, 1988. He defeated Massachusetts Gov. Michael Dukakis in a landslide on November 8, 1988, 426-111 electoral votes, 48.9 million to 41.8 million popular votes.
Texan Ron Wade was appointed by President George H. W. Bush to his 1988 Presidential Inaugural Committee, was a Bush floor leader at the 1988 Republican National Convention and regional director for Bush's races in 1980, 1988 and 1992.
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