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2 goe EXECUTIVE THE WHITE HOUSE 7E12/Johnson, L.B./2-3-1 WASHINGTON Joe For your information and then, file DENTIAL PAPERS Y. 10021 TEL.249-1200 please. The Henry Dormann story is a long (and not too pretty one). DeVier Pierson briefed the file for the July 17, 1968 President just before the last trip. No one in the White House should ever acknowledge a letter from Dormann file will reveal why. But, I thought you'd be interested in Dormann's letter. the comments by Senator mjdr your Directive, asking all Jul 24 prepare a history relative 'apers want to go on record in heartily congratulating you on the establishment of so thorough an historical endeavor. The information gathered from the Departments will be invaluable to those serious students of the Presidency and the Government of the United States. Many of the ideas for the future receive their inspiration from historical efforts of the past, and what you are doing, not only in this Directive, but also in your decision to dedicate yourself to teaching the principles of the Government of the United States and in particular the Presidency, is beyond the fondest hopes of any educator. May you continue to have every possible success in this educa- tional field. Very truly yours, Herring lumanu HENRY O. DORMANN Executive Director The Library of Presidential Papers