Papers, 1952-1998. 1952-1998.

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Papers, 1952-1998. 1952-1998.

The collection is comprised of materials related to Johnson's career as a businessman, government official and public servant. Many types of materials make up the collection, including: scrapbooks; newspaper clippings; military papers; case files related to individual veterans; speeches; press conference statements; radio and television interviews; photographs (color and black and white); congressional testimony; photo albums; motion picture film and TV spot announcements related to Veterans Day events; tapes of speeches and news conferences; government documents; American Legion convention materials; government committee files; materials from the 89th Infantry Division Society; and assorted memorabilia (license plates, plaques, medallions, banners, hats, buttons, keys, etc.).

47 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7753563

Iowa State Historical Society

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United States. Veterans Administration

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Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994

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Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913 – April 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974. A member of the Republican Party, Nixon previously served as the 36th vice president from 1953 to 1961, having risen to national prominence as a representative and senator from California. After five years in the White House that saw the conclusion to the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, détente with the Soviet Union and China, and the establishment of the Environm...

American legion

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Veteran's organization. From the description of Records, 1893-1927. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 36805972 Association of veterans of American wars. Formed by a group of World War I officers, the American Legion is the world's largest veteran's organization. From the description of Records, 1960-1987. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 61206804 The American Legion was founded in 1919 by veterans returning from Europe after Worl...

Jepsen, Roger W.

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American Legion. Dept. of Iowa.

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Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

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The Republican Party is a national political party in the United States, and was founded in 1854. In the 1864 election, the party took the name National Union Party to allow the participation of Democrats. From the description of Republican Party tickets, 1864. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 496362231 From the guide to the Republican Party tickets, 1864, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) ...

Johnson, Donald Edward, 1924-1999.

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Johnson graduated from West Branch High School and attended Iowa State University before enlisting in the Army in 1942. He served with the 89th Infantry Division, Third Army, during World War II. After his war service he was involved with various agriculture related business ventures in the West Branch area, many of which eventually became a part of West Branch Farm Supply, Inc. He served in many prominent service and political positions including: president of the West Branch Chamber of Commerc...

Hoover Presidential Library Association

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West Branch Farm Supply, Inc.

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89th Infantry Division Society.

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United States. Commission on Civil Rights

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Republican Party (Iowa)

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United States. National Credit Union Administration

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