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To Peter O'Donnell, Jr. from Ned Sullivan re: the Dallas Nixon visit. 1 page, 2 copies. [Letter], 9/23/1960
To Ned Sullivan from Peter O'Donnell, Jr. re: suggestions based on Kennedy's appearance in Dallas. 2 pages. [Letter], 9/20/1969
Article: Dallas Morning News - "175,000 is Estimated." Not scanned. [Newspaper], 9/16/1960
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To Peter O'Donnell, Jr. from Ned Sullivan re: the Dallas Nixon visit. 1 page, 2 copies. [Letter], 9/23/1960
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Article: Dallas Morning News - "175,000 is Estimated." Not scanned. [Newspaper], 9/16/1960
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49
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09/23/1960
Letter
To Peter O'Donnell, Jr. from Ned Sullivan re:
the Dallas Nixon visit. 1 page, 2 copies.
49
15
09/20/1969
Letter
To Ned Sullivan from Peter O'Donnell, Jr. re:
suggestions based on Kennedy's appearance
in Dallas. 2 pages.
49
15
09/16/1960
Newspaper
Article: Dallas Morning News - "175,000 is
Estimated." Not scanned.
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
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September 23, 1960
Mr. Peter O'Donnell, Jr.
County Chairman
Dallas County Republican Executive Committee
4107 Lemmon
Dallas 19, Texas
Dear Peter:
Thanks for your constructive letter on the
Dallas Nixon visit. You were in a better position than
any other city to make the comparison for us. All of
your suggestions will be passed on to all of our advance
men.
May I say that I think you and your entire
committee did a tremendous job that day. The Vice
President and his entire staff were more than pleased
with the enthusiasm, the turnout, and with the good
will of the Texans.
Best personal regards to everybody.
Sincerely,
Ned Sullivan
NS/cs
distated inc, aliane,
9/23
September 23, 1960
Mr. Peter O'Donnell, Jr.
County Chairman
Dallas County Republican Executive Committee
4107 Lemmon
Dallas 19, Texas
Dear Peter:
Thanks for your constructive letter on the
Dallas Nixon visit. You were in a better position than
any other city to make the comparison for us. All of
your suggestions will be passed on to all of our advance
men.
May I say that I think you and your entire
committee did a tremendous job that day. The Vice
President and his entire staff were more than pleased
with the enthusiasm, the turnout, and with the good
will of the Texans.
Best personal regards to everybody.
Sincerely,
Ned Sullivan
NS/cs
Read this & Sulluan
& then see what he
wants done wfit
Dallas County Republican Executive Committee
4107 LEMMON
DALLAS 19. TEXAS
PETER O'DONNELL. JR.
September 20, 1960
JEANNE D. COLE
CHAIRMAN
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
LAKESIDE 1-5168
Mr. Ned Sullivan
Office of Vice President
Richard M. Nixon
Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Ned:
I want to offer a few suggestions, based not only on our performance
but also from observing Kennedy's appearance in Dallas the next
day.
1. In Memorial Auditorium, prior to Kennedy's
speech, pretty girls passed the hat for contribu-
tions. In my opinion we could have picked up a
sizeable amount this way.
2. As Kennedy people came in the auditorium,
they were offered a small plastic American Flag.
They waved them wildly when a point was made.
3. Bands in the parade should prepare to play
continuously. I understand our bands stopped
playing when their forward progress stopped.
This didn't do anything to pep up the crowd,
4. Have a couple of people in each block to lead
a cheer for Nixon. In many blocks people were
silent when he passed. With a pre-arranged
rooting section to lead the cheer, more enthusiasm
could be whipped up.
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5. If an entertainment chairman will be needed,
this should be made known well in advance for best
results.
6. Our first objective should have been to fill the
auditorium with other activities having lower priority.
All in all, Nixon's visit was very well received. He
did an especially good job on TV.
Keep up the good work.
Sincerely yours,
Peter O'Lannell, In.
Peter O'Donnell, Jr. E.A.
County Chairman
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