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This file contains: From Billy Graham to RN RE: recent Los Angeles Times article. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. [Subject: Campaign] [Letter], 8/4/1972

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Richard Nixon Presidential Library Contested Materials Collection Folder List Box Number Folder Number Document Date No Date Subject Document Type Document Description 7 64 8/4/1972 Campaign Letter From Billy Graham to RN RE: recent Los Angeles Times article. Handwritten notes added by unknown. 2 pgs. Friday, July 02, 2010 Page 1 of 1 F.Y.D. BILLY GRAHAM Montreat, N.C. 28757 August 1972 RW Dear Mr. President: (Hatz 4, Enclosed is a copy of an article from the Los Angeles Times that is quite interesting. I have not read this new book "Religion and the New Majority" but it is being written up in newspapers throughout the country and being quoted on many television and radio shows. I think this brief review from the Los Angeles Times is worth your reading, not because of my own personal involvement, but because it does emphasize what I have been pointing out to you in a number of conversations we have had that there is an emerging evangelical strength in the country that is going to have a strong bearing on social and political matters probably for a generation to come. I enjoyed talking with you on the phone the other evening. I had just walked in the door from California. For what it's worth, I would seriously question the wisdom of your becoming personally involved in the campaign before early September. If the polls and the mood of the country con- tinue as is you may be wise to do only a -2- minimum of campaigning. I think Senator McGovern is perfectly capable of making further mistakes. However, I think the greatest problem you may have to face is apathy and complacency. Be assured of my constant prayers on your behalf. Most Billy cordially yours, The President The White House Washington, D.C. Enc.