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DOCUMENT WITHDRAWAL RECORD (NIXON PROJECT)
DOCUMENT
DOCUMENT
NUMBER
TYPE
SUBJECT/TITLE OR CORRESPONDENTS
DATE
RESTRICTION
/
Letter
Handwritten - RN to Norman
ViNceNt Peale [Thank
12/19/71
G
you Note ].
FILE GROUP TITLE
BOX NUMBER
PRESIDENT'S PERSONAL FILES
Alpha Name/ Subject
14
FOLDER TITLE
PEALE, Norman Vincent
RESTRICTION CODES
A. Release would violate a Federal statute.
E. Release would disclose trade secrets or confidential commercial or finan-
B. National security classified information.
cial information.
C. Pending or approved claim that release would violate an individual's
F. Release would disclose investigatory information compiled for law
rights.
enforcement purposes.
D. Release would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of privacy or a
G. Withdrawn and return private and personal material.
libel of a living person.
H. Withdrawn and returned non-historical material.
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
GSA FORM 7279 (10-79)
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Norman Vincent Peale
Xerox copy of the President's hand-written letter of December 19, 1971
given to Bill Safire for use in his book
September 6, 1973
RMWoods
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
MEW YORK 5 PM FEB NY 10012
GRAND CENTRALI
UNITED STATES
3c
STATION
1974
Miss Rose Mary Woods
White House
Washington, D. C.20500
Date By
Processed W.H. Mail Reception & Security
FEB 6 1974
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
NORMAN VINCENT PEALE
1025 FIFTH AVENUE
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10028
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10028
February 4, 1974
Dr. Billy Graham
Montreat
North Carolina 28757
Dear Billy:
It so happens that I speak to various trade associations and
national business conventions throughout the country, and also have
just returned from a speaking tour in South Africa.
Not infrequently reporters ask my opinion of Billy Graham and his
work. Always I give them the sincere answer that I am a loyal friend
of Billy Graham and indeed consider him the greatest religious leader
in the world today. This I mean truly.
However, Billy, I have just got to tell you that I was saddened
by your recent reported statements about President Nixon. It appeared
that you were trying to get out from under and were not standing by
the man for whom you have professed abiding friendship.
Perhaps you have not seen a letter to you from George E. String-
fellow, who sent me a copy (xerox copy herewith). Mr. Stringfellow
is a distinguished business executive and community leader, a man of
sound learning and judgment. While his statement may seem a bit direct,
I must confess that it represents the views of many, myself included.
As for me, I am sticking with President Nixon one hundred percent,
all the way. I believe in him absolutely and have been totally un-
affected by the vicious attacks upon him.
Cordially yours,
norman
NVP ao
Dictated by Dr. Peale;
signed in his absence.
P.S. I enclose report of an interview with Akron "Beacon Journal"
which defines my attitude. I'll stand by a friend any time, any
where, under any circumstances.
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
RETURN IN FIVE DAYS TO:
GEORGE E. STRINGFELLOW
P. J. BOX 2203
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA 22202
E
1600 SOUTH EADS STREET
ARLINGTON. VIRGINIA 22202
P.O. BOX 2203
George
January 9, 1974
Rev. Billy Graham
Minneapolis, Minn.
Subject: President Nixon and Watergate
Sir:
In a recent Associated Press dispatch you were
quoted as having said that President Nixon's judg-
ment in the Watergate scandal "has been very poor"
and that "until there is more proof to the contrary,
I (Graham) have confidence in the President's in-
tegrity."
You are further quoted as having said that you
do not know the full story of Watergate* and that
you could not make a fair judgment on it.
Yet, you seem to hold the President responsible for
Watergate. How can you intelligently make such
judgment when you admit your ignorance of the full
story?
You stated that the President had made mistakes
"in the selection of certain people" as his advisers.
If you will add one Billy Graham to that list, I
agree with you.
In preaching at your Crusades you often shout,
"The Bible says
"
I would also remind you that
the Bible says, "Judge not that ye be not judged."
What was the purpose of your recent explosion? Did
you feel it was a sure way to get some needed publi-
city even though it was at the expense of your
friend, the President? Since the President is
presently under criticism--much of it unjust--
did you hope to disassociate your name with his?
*I believe you.
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Rev. Billy Graham
- 2 - January 9, 1974
Minneapolis, Minn.
In a subsequent television speech (which was more
political than religious) you made the point of
associating yourself with the late President Johnson.
I suppose this was done to further disassociate
yourself with President Nixon.
I attended a luncheon of businessmen the other day
at which the subject of your blast at the President
was discussed. One of those present remarked:
"Nixon's ship is listing. When the water reaches
the upper level the rats leave the ship." It was
agreed that the ship will right itself by next June
and if it serves your vanity at that time you will
be headed up the gangplank again.
Very truly yours,
George George F/. Stringfellow E,Stringfellow,
CC: The President
The White House
Washington, D. C.
BLIND CC:
Rev. Norman Vincent Peale, D.D.
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Norman Vincent Peale
1025 Fifth Avenue
Now
New York, NY 10028
February 4, 1974
Miss Rose Mary Woods
White House
Washington, D. C. 20500
Dear Rose Mary:
I was touched by your letter, and you may be
sure I will keep you in my prayers. Have no fear;
things are going to turn out all right.
Perhaps the President might be interested in
my correspondence with Billy Graham, copy of which
I enclose herewith.
With best wishes,
Cordially yours,
Norman Vincent Peace
NVP ao
Dictated by Dr. Peale;
signed in his absence.
Capy to R Elbirt
2/26/74
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
MR. PRESIDENT:
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale called to ask how you were stand-
ing up under all of this unfair criticism and to tell you that
they are praying very hard for you and not to let all of
this "get under your skin". He said, you have the same
enemies you have always had and as usual they are like a
pack of wolves who have a hound at bay.
He told me that Lowell Thomas has what he feels is an
excellent plan and might do a lot of good. Dr. Peale has
enough respect for Lowell Thomas' public relations judgment
that he thinks it would be good if you talked with him. I
suggested that because of the energy crisis and the other
critical things taking your time that probably you would have
General Haig call him Lowell Thomas' number is 914/855-3500.
If General Haig is not going to be able to call him, I hope
someone will let me know so I can call him since I do know
him -- however, I really feel that at this point Lowell Thomas
would want to talk with someone a little higher up.
Dr. Peale also feels very strongly that you should get out and
talk to the people over the heads of these terrible media and
other types. He is not talking about formal television
addresses -- he is talking about just letting people see you
and talking off the cuff for a few minutes but not reading a
speech -- he feels you need to let the people around the country
see that you are the same great man you have always been.
Row
RMWoods
11/5/73
Julie did talk to Lowell Thomas and while he was very pleasant
H
he did not want to give the plan to her -- so possibly General
Haig could give him a call.
capij to Haig 11/9/93
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library