Lot 70
Ford Gerald 1913 - 2006 President Ford writes a reflective note his economic program and his State Of The Union address
Single page typed letter, on White House stationary with the embossed seal, 7" x 10.5". Dated "February 14, 1975", and signed by President Ford as "Gerald R. Ford". From the spectacular, unprecedented collection of Ronald Ellis Wade. Fine condition.
"Thank you most sincerely for your very supportive comments on my State Of The Union address and my economic program.
The problems facing our Nation today are serious indeed. I am convinced, however that through concerted action on the part of all our fellow citizens, they can be solved. The messages of support I have received from people throughout the country are welcome indeed, and I am grateful to your for the assurance of your personal willingness to be of assistance." / Sincerely Gerald R. Ford"
Below is an interesting interview from TheHill.com, about Ron Wade and his collection of Presidential memorabilia:
Step into Ronald Wade's office and it's easy to see why he's listed in "Guinness World Records 2015" for the largest collection of U.S. presidential memorabilia... it's really a replica of the Oval Office.
"Actually, they quit counting," Wade says of his immense collection of White House and presidential campaign items, "because I probably have closer to 20,000 or 30,000 items, if not closer to 100,000... that's with duplication." The official count from the folks behind the famed book puts Wade's collection in chief at 6,960 pieces as of last year.
The lifelong Republican has been racking up "practically anything that has to do with American politics" since he was 10 years old.
"My first memory in life is wearing an 'I Like Ike' button, and I was probably 4 years old. So I've always been interested in politics," Wade, 64, tells ITK.
While much of the public might be disillusioned with warring politicians, Wade who once served as a White House page for then-President Nixon says talk of partisan bickering in Washington is overblown: "The friction between parties has been here as long as America has been here."
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