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COPY
June 10, 1959
Dear Mr. Schapiro:
This is just a note to thank you for
your recent letter concerning the International
Schapiro, John D.
Horse Race held in Washington and requesting
that I invite the Russians to participate again
when I visit Moscow this summer.
I have long been in favor of the People-
to-People Program, and I share your view that
these exchanges are in our best interest. Although
I do not yet know what conversations I may hold,
since my schedule has not been determined, I
folder
will be glad to bring your request to the attention
of the responsible officials who are charged with
having to carry out negotiations in this field.
With all best wishes,
Sincerely,
x - Subject: Russian trip
S/RN g. CSP
x - International Horse Race
Richard Nixon
Mr. John D. Schapiro
REC:me
313 East Baltimore Street
Baltimore 2, Maryland
Reproduced at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
LAUREL RACE COURSE
444
Maryland State Fair, Inc.
LAUREL, MARYLAND
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
TELEPHONE PARKWAY 5-0400
313 EAST BALTIMORE STREET
BALTIMORE 2.MARYLAND
July 10, 1959
CABLE ADDRESS LAURINT
LEXINGTON 9-1900
Hon. Richard Nixon
Given to Emr
Vice President of the United States,
Washington, D. C.
for reply direct
My dear Mr. Vice President:
Last year, the Russian Government, through the Minister of
Agriculture, sent its two best horses to compete in the Invitational
WASHINGTON D. C. INTERNATIONAL turf race at Laurel Race
Course, Laurel, Maryland. They were Garnir, winner of the 1958
Russian Derby, and Zaryad, runner-up in the same race. We are
hopeful that the Russians again will send their best horses to com-
pete in the eighth running on November 11 (Veteran's Day,) 1959
THE WASHINGTON D.C. INTERNATIONAL brings horses from the
various racing centers of the world to meet the American champions
at a mile and a half over the grass course at Laurel, During the
first seven runnings of this event, inaugurated in 1952, equine
champions from England, Ireland, France, West Germany, Sweden,
Australia, Canada, Argentina, Venezuela and Chile have participated.
Winning nations have been France (twice), England, Venezuela,
Australia and the United Statts (twice).
For this race, the management of Laurel race Course offers a
$100, 000 purse and pays the transportation costs by air of the
foreign horses to this country and return, plus those of the
trainer, jockey and groom. It also provides living expenses for the
personnel during their stay here.
Our race is another manifestation in the field of sports, to supple-
ment the People to People program so earnestly endorsed by you
and President Eisenhower. We hope that your interest in the
WASHINGTON D. C. INTERNATIONAL can bring this global racing
classic to the attention of the proper people, and that Russia will
send its best thoroughbred to compete again at Laurel Race Course
next November 11th.
John Sincerely John President Dichaf D. Schapiro
JDS/PAM
Reproduced at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
LAUREL RACE COURSE
Maryland State Fair, Inc.
LAUREL, MARYLAND
OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
TELEPHONE PARKWAY 5-0400
313 EAST BALTIMORE STREET
BALTIMORE 2. MARYLAND
LEXINGTON 9-1900
CABLE ADDRESS LAURINT
May 26, 1959
MAY 27 1959
Mr. Richard Nixon
Vice President of
the United States
n
Washington, D.C.
MAY 28 1959
My dear Mr. Vice President:
The Laurel Race Course has, over the past seven years, held an annual
"Washington D.C. International" Race on Veterans' Day, November 11...
an event in which champion thoroughbreds and jockeys from all corners
of the globe have competed against those of the United States. We feel
that this "Olympics of Racing" has become more than just a sporting
event; that it is, rather, another important link with people through-
out the world.
Last year, for the first time, Russia received and accepted an in-
vitation to enter this race. Two Russian horses were sent, accompanied
by their jockeys and trainers. This marked a milestone, since it was
the first time that Russian horses had ever raced outside the Soviet
Union. and helped to promote, at least in a small way, better under-
standing and good will.
We would very much like to have the Russians participate in the
"Washington D.C. International" Race again this year. Since it is
our understanding that you will be visiting Russia this summer for
talks with Mr. Krushchev, we wonder if it would be possible for you
to convey such an invitation on behalf of the United States as part
of the People-to-People program.
We have enclosed a folder which supplies a brief background on the
"Washington D.C. International" Race.
It is our hope that this suggestion meets with your approval.
Very sincerely yours,
John hl. Schapiro
JDS:PAM
John D. Schapiro
Enc.
Reproduced at the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum