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JOHNSON, Lyndon Baines (1908-1973), President. Typed letter signed ("Lyndon") as Texas Senator, TO SENATOR JOHN F. KENNEDY, (1917-1963) Washington, D.C., 29 May 1954. 1 page, small 4to, on printed Senate stationery with Johnson's name in top left corner in small letters.
A FUTURE VICE-PRESIDENT'S PROPHETIC BIRTHDAY WISHES TO A FUTURE PRESIDENT: "LOOKING FORWARD TO MANY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH YOU"
A letter of exceptional interest, connecting two Senators whose political fortunes would be, in the next few years, inextricably if awkwardly linked. Johnson had enlisted Kennedy's support as early as 1952 in his bid to become Senate minority leader, and again in his efforts to become Majority leader. By this date, Johnson had already set his sights on the presidency. "Dear Jack, I want to express my birthday wishes for a friend and colleague whose support and advice has helped me over a lot of rough spots. I think the people of Massachusetts are mighty fortunate to have a man of your energy, capacity and ability in the Senate. Many happy returns of the day, and I am looking forward to many years of service with you in the future."
A FUTURE VICE-PRESIDENT'S PROPHETIC BIRTHDAY WISHES TO A FUTURE PRESIDENT: "LOOKING FORWARD TO MANY YEARS OF SERVICE WITH YOU"
A letter of exceptional interest, connecting two Senators whose political fortunes would be, in the next few years, inextricably if awkwardly linked. Johnson had enlisted Kennedy's support as early as 1952 in his bid to become Senate minority leader, and again in his efforts to become Majority leader. By this date, Johnson had already set his sights on the presidency. "Dear Jack, I want to express my birthday wishes for a friend and colleague whose support and advice has helped me over a lot of rough spots. I think the people of Massachusetts are mighty fortunate to have a man of your energy, capacity and ability in the Senate. Many happy returns of the day, and I am looking forward to many years of service with you in the future."