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Correspondence Regarding Nixon's Activities at the 1960 Winter Olympics

This letter was written by Edward S, Washburn, assistant marketing director of the Organizing Committee of the VIII Olympic Games, to James D. Hughes, aide to Vice President Richard M. Nixon, on February 5, 1960. It concerns the vice president's planned appearance at the opening ceremonies of the 1960 Winter Games in Squaw Valley, California on February 18, 1960. Nixon opened the Games as head of the Olympic delegation on behalf of President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Artist
VIII Olympic Winter Games Organizing Committee, Edward S. Washburn
Date of Work
February 5, 1960
Type
Document
Credit
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum/NARA