JOHNSON, Lyndon B. Typed letter signed ("Lyndon B. Johnson") to Dr. Daniel A. Poling, Washington, 26 January 1967. 1 page 4to, White House stationery. A LETTER TO A GRIEVING WIDOWER AND REFLECTIONS ON VIETNAM. Johnson tells Poling, editor of the Christian Herald: "I was saddened to read of the death of your wife, who shared so much of the good work you have done over the years. I wish also to thank you for your letter of January 9. I greatly appreciate your support for our country's purposes and policy in Vietnam. Your understanding will help sustain me in the days ahead as we meet our responsibilities and search for an honorable peace." Poling (1884-1968) was president of the International League of Christian Endeavor and the editor of Christian Herald magazine. He had previously been a radio commentator for NBC, pastor of Marble Collegiate Church and head of the Bowery Mission in New York. A lifelong "dry" Republican, he nevertheless supported FDR's calls for intervention in World War II. Poling's son Clark (also a chaplain) was killed in 1943 in a famous episode in which the four chaplains aboard a torpedoed ship off Greenland sacrificed themselves by giving their life preservers to crew members. He remained a staunch anti-Communist in the postwar years. - JOHNSON. Typed letter signed ("Lyndon B. Johnson") to Walter Winchell, Washington, 24 October 1967. 1 page, 4to, White House stationery. A SHORT, FRIENDLY NOTE TO THE FAMOUS COLUMNIST. "My happiness with little Lyn is heightened by sharing it with you. Mrs. Johnson and I are grateful for your kind and warm comments." Together two items. (2)

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JOHNSON, Lyndon B. Typed letter signed ("Lyndon B. Johnson") to Dr. Daniel A. Poling, Washington, 26 January 1967. 1 page 4to, White House stationery. A LETTER TO A GRIEVING WIDOWER AND REFLECTIONS ON VIETNAM. Johnson tells Poling, editor of the Christian Herald: "I was saddened to read of the death of your wife, who shared so much of the good work you have done over the years. I wish also to thank you for your letter of January 9. I greatly appreciate your support for our country's purposes and policy in Vietnam. Your understanding will help sustain me in the days ahead as we meet our responsibilities and search for an honorable peace." Poling (1884-1968) was president of the International League of Christian Endeavor and the editor of Christian Herald magazine. He had previously been a radio commentator for NBC, pastor of Marble Collegiate Church and head of the Bowery Mission in New York. A lifelong "dry" Republican, he nevertheless supported FDR's calls for intervention in World War II. Poling's son Clark (also a chaplain) was killed in 1943 in a famous episode in which the four chaplains aboard a torpedoed ship off Greenland sacrificed themselves by giving their life preservers to crew members. He remained a staunch anti-Communist in the postwar years. - JOHNSON. Typed letter signed ("Lyndon B. Johnson") to Walter Winchell, Washington, 24 October 1967. 1 page, 4to, White House stationery. A SHORT, FRIENDLY NOTE TO THE FAMOUS COLUMNIST. "My happiness with little Lyn is heightened by sharing it with you. Mrs. Johnson and I are grateful for your kind and warm comments." Together two items. (2)