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NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS SERVICE
WITHDRAWAL SHEET (PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES)
FORM OF
CORRESPONDENTS OR TITLE
DATE
RESTRICTION
DOCUMENT
Letter w/att
1. To: Fred Trump
12/1/56
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Fr: Richard Nixon
(5 pp- pages 2 and 5 restricted)
Letter w/att
2. To: Richard Nixon
12/29/55
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Fr: Fred Trump
(6 pp- pages 5 and 6 closed)
FILE LOCATION
Series 320: General Correspondence
Box: 764 TRUMP, Fred
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(A) Closed by Executive Order 11652 governing access to national security information.
(B) Closed by statute or by the agency which originated the document.
(C) Closed in accordance with restrictions contained in the donor's deed of gift.
GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATReproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
GSA FORM 7122 (7.72)
October 22, 1960
Dear Mr. Trump:
I want you to know how much I appreciate the
interest which prompted you to write as you did.
Your comments regarding the approach we should
take in this campaign were certainly most welcome, as I
fully agree that only a direct and forceful presentation
of our cause can bring victory on November 8.
I have been greatly heartened by the response
to our efforts so far. In a race this close, however, the
issue is yet to be decided, and I shall be counting on you,
and on all who believe as we do, to join me in working even
more vigorously during the critical weeks ahead for the suc-
cess which an all-out campaign will assure.
With every good wish,
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
Mr. Fred Trump
27 Crestmoor Drive
Boulder, Colorado
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Hacienda de Vida
September 30, 1960
The Hon, Richard M. Nixon
Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Dick:
Greatly please to note recent change of pace and
move into an "in-fighting" stance, following the
first Great Debate.
This business of Kennedy's saccharine platitudes,
emotional appeals to minorities and emphasis on
rosy futures with inaccurate definition of means
and costs may be bestcountered by your more aggressive
gambit. His obvious recognition of the truism wherein
minorities in aggregate constitute the ma jority,
reached a new high in ridiculosity at Salt Lake City,
when he even denominated Protestant groups - equating
with his "minority" faith.
Please refer to Sen. K, not by name, but as the" Junior
Senator from Massachusetts" ! When will Democrats at
large be treated to vociferous pre-convention opinions
of the Junior Senator, as stated by his running mate!
Should the President appoint you to represent him at the
October 24th anniversary of the Berling Freedom Bell, it
would be a major coup. As before, polls would react as
a Geiger counter over rich uranium lode. There is
substantive precedent for such a trip. Surely, it's also
needed as a symbol of our Free World determination to
remain firm.
Pour it on, Dick!
Personal regards.
Sincerely,
Fird
FJT:js
Fred Trump
21 Crestmour Dr
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Folder
June 17, 1960
fred
Dear Trups
This is just a note to thank you for writing
as you did recently concerning events on the inter-
national scene.
Certainly the firm and resolute policy of the
President is one which we must all support and, in
my opinion, is the only stand which can preserve
the peace. For that reason I particularly appreciate
having the benefit of your views and suggestions
which I know will be helpful during any discussion
in which I may participate on this situation.
With all best wishes,
Sincerely,
on
Richard Nixon
Mr. Fred Trump
27 Grestmoar Drive
Boulder, Colorado
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COPY
July 14, 1958
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Dear Mr. Dreyfus:
This is just a note to thank you for the invitation
which Mr. Fred Trump has extended to me on your behalf to
address the national convention of the National Association
Men's Apparel Clubs in Seattle on August 10-13. He also urged
that I give your invitation every possible consideration and I
was glad to do so.
I am sure that this would provide an excellent op-
portunity to meet and talk with those who will be attending the
National convention of National Association Men's Apparel Clubs
Invitation - Seattle, WASHINGTON - August 10-13, 1958 - TD
convention and I want you to know how much I appreciate your
thoughtfulness in inviting me to participate in the program. Un-
fortunately. however, my schedule for the month of August is
already completely committed and, consequently, it will not be
possible for me to attend your meeting at that time.
Since I am unable to be with you, I would like to
extend my very best wishes for a most successful convention.
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
amk
Mr. Moriz M. Dreyfus
8 Windsor Avenue
Melrose Park
Philadelphia 26, Pennsylvania
bc: Mrs. Vera C. Ash
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July 14, 1958
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Dear Fred:
This is just a note to thank you for your letter
of July 9 in which you extended an invitation on behalf of
Mr. Moriz M. Dreyfus for me to speak at the national con-
vention of the National Association Men's Apparel Clubs in
Seattle on August 10-13.
I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness in bringing
this invitation to my attention. Unfortunately, it was not pos-
sible for me to accept it and, in view of your interest, I thought
you might like to see the enclosed copy of the letter I have written
today to Mr. Dreyfus advising him to this effect.
national convention of National Association Men's Apparel Clubs
Invitation - Seattle, WASHINGTON, August 10-13, 1958 - TD
With every good wish,
Sincerely.
DN
Richard Nixon
Mr. Fred Trump
Sales Specialists, Inc.
2144 Welton Street
Denver 5, Colorado
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COPY
April 22, 1957
Mr. Fred Trump
Tucson
Arizona
Dear Mr. Trump:
It has been much too long since your
letter of February 14, but I certainly do want to
keep up on your current situation and your previously
expressed desire for a position in Washington, I know
the "Boss" would want to be helpful but, as I am sure
you know, he aan not take a direct hand in personal
matters involving the various agencies.
Nevertheless, I would suggest that you
complete at least a couple of copies of the standard
Form 57, which all departments require, send them
to me and I will see that they are put into the appro-
priate channels. Support from your elected repre-
sentatives out there would naturally be most helpful.
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With every good wish,
Sincerely,
Robert L. King
Assistant to the Vice President
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FRED TRUMP
TUCSON, arizona
2742 E. Devon Drive
February 14, 1957
Mr. Robert King
Room 361, Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. King:
Enclosed, will assist in identifying the writer.
Kindly refer to correspondence between Dick and
myself, more particularly my letter of November
7, 1956 and his response on December 1st.
I would be most interested in your advice in
such connection, or other suggestions that may
occur to you.
Cordially,
Fred
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TRUMP
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Republican FRED TRUMP For Governor
"Arizona's Greatest Salesman"
Maj. Gen. Charles A. Willoughby, USA, Ret., General Mac-
Fred Trump's good friend, Vice President Richard Nixon, has
Arthur's Chief of Intelligence in peace and war, has written
written "All good luck in your campaign, Fred."
being familiar with the good work you have done for
our Country and our Allies, I know what you can do for
Arizona. I take the liberty of suggesting that your State
needs men like you, Fred, and the United States needs a
great many more of the same calibre!"
Fred Trump is known and liked by soldiers, statesmen, religious leaders, businessmen and
by all who meet him. He is a born salesman, and as these pictures show, he has sold the
State of Arizona, its beauties and its opportunities, to big people and little people every-
where. In Washington, New York, Mexico City, Chicago, Los Angeles and every metropo-
Shown conferring with Chauncey Robbins, Executive Direc-
lis he has visited, he is known as "Mr. Arizona."
for of the Republican National Committee, at Republican
National Headquarters, Washington, D. C.
With Fred Trump as Governor, Arizona will be the mecca for new industry, for greater pay-
Fred Trump and Henry Cabot Lodge, Ambassador to the
rolls, for citizens who will be proud to make this great State their home. When you elect
United Nations, one of the world's busiest men, yet who
Fred Trump you will be voting into office an enterprising, able man of real dignity, honesty
always has time to chat with Arizona's greatest salesman.
and incorruptibility. Fred Trump will give Arizona the stature it deserves.
ARIZONA'S NEEDS INCLUDE:
Forthright Leadership
Competent, Decisive Administration
Deeds Matching Promises
Tax Overhaul
Expansion into New and Greater Payrolls
Government for The People, Not by Special Interests
School, Higher Educational Facilities, Health and Other Urgent Issues Met by the
Measure of What Is Good for Arizona as a Whole.
Realistic Re-organization of Our Party to Insure a Dynamic Majority Republican
Party.
Fred discusses Arizona with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of
If your tax bills, the school problems, the nightmare of waste and extravagance in State
the Interior, Wesley D'Ewart, at the Dept. of Interior, Wash-
government are real close-to-the-pocketbook worries - you want a change from politics
ington.
for a politician's sake. Uncontrolled, uncoerced by any special interests; Arizona's Trump
President Eisenhower's chaplain, the Reverend Dr. Edward
is the BEST man to fully meet all of Arizona's needs.
L. R. Elson, with Fred Trump outside of the President's church
in Washington, D. C. A practicing Christian, former Treasurer
HE'S THE MAN ONLY THE PEOPLE WANT!
and Vestyman of his church, Trump respects the creeds of all
men, as his sterling work as Pima County Chairman for Ari-
Fred Trump is amply qualified by the requisite experience in business, industry and gov-
zona's Shrine of the Ages proves.
ernment - it takes to do the job well. He has successfully met major national administra-
tive responsibilities. At 42, he is the most able of the candidates based on a real record of
performance. He's Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
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Party.
Fred discusses Arizona with the U.S. Assistant Secretary of
If your tax bills, the school problems, the nightmare of waste and extravagance in State
the Interior, Wesley D'Ewart, at the Dept. of Interior, Wash-
government are real close-to-the-pocketbook worries - you want a change from politics
ington.
for a politician's sake. Uncontrolled, uncoerced by any special interests; Arizona's Trump
President Eisenhower's chaplain, the Reverend Dr. Edward
is the BEST man to fully meet all of Arizona's needs.
L.R. Elson, with Fred Trump outside of the President's church
in Washington, D. C. A practicing Christian, former Treasurer
HE'S THE MAN ONLY THE PEOPLE WANT!
and Vestyman of his church, Trump respects the creeds of all
men, as his sterling work as Pima County Chairman for Ari-
Fred Trump is amply qualified by the requisite experience in business, industry and gov-
zona's Shrine of the Ages proves.
ernment - it takes to do the job well. He has successfully met major national administra-
tive responsibilities. At 42, he is the most able of the candidates based on a real record of
performance. He's tried and proven.
NOW'S THE TIME FOR TRUMP!
Typical of interest in matters affecting the people, here Fred
inspects a 4 million volt super X-ray machine, one of the
deadliest weapons against cancer, invented by his famous
cousin, Dr. John Trump. Dr. Trump, one of the world's great
physicists, who pioneered in smashing atoms, is head of
M.I.T.'s High Voltage Engineering, and holder of the Presi-
As can be seen here, where Trump is conferring with Rabbi
Eugene Lipman, prominent national United Hebrew Con-
dential Citation.
gregation leader, in New York City.
As a family man, Fred Trump is indeed a proud father, shown here with the very new and
distinguished Fred Trump, Jr., born July 17th, his lovely wife, Julie, his daughters, L to R:
Penny, Nancy and Juliann. Mrs. Trump, too, is a staunch Republican. Her father served 24
terms as Secretary of State and State Treasurer of Minnesota. He was popularly called "The
Grand Old Man of the Grand Old Party."
Religious tolerance is a major goal of Fred Trump, shown here
Shown joining forces with Fred Waring in the Cancer Cru-
in conference with Dr. Mohammed Bissar, one of the great
sade, Fred Trump was Arizona State Campaign Chairman of
leaders of the Moslem world, at the entrance of the Islamic
the American Cancer Society.
Mosque in Washington, D. C.
tred
The Vice President has inscribed this picture, "To Fred Trump with appreciation for his service
Jack Carson, movie and television star, is welcomed to an
to the Republican Party and with every good wish from Dick Nixon." Fred has been a
As U.S. Government Staff Consultant to the Anglo American
Arizona location by Fred Trump, who tells him, "One of these
staunch party worker, at many levels, for over two decades. These services include County
Council on Productivity, Trump worked closely with the top
days a group of men will be farsighted enough to build
Precinct Committeeman, City Ward Captain, Young Republican Officer, Delegate to Arizona
industrial, labor and government leaders of the United States
complete movie studios here in Arizona. Then you fellows
Republican State Conventions, member Advisory Committee to the Republican State Central
and Great Britain. He commands their outspoken respect for
can spend more time away from smog-ridden Hollywood!"
Committee, active in National Conventions, Republican nominee for State Senate, etc.
his accomplishments, as well as their personal goodwill.
Arizona is a Young State. It Needs FRED TRUMP for Young,
Aggressive. Dynamic Leadership
TUCSON
CO.
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COPY
December 1, 1956
Dear Fred:
I have just returned from a few days
down Florida way and was pleased to find your
letter of November 7 here, containing as it did your
analysis of the Arizona situation as well as some
mighty nice words about me personally.
There will undoubtedly be some shifts
and changes some time after the new term begins and
right now it's a little too early to see what might be
done along the lines of your suggestion. However, I
am asking my Assistant, Bob King, to follow this up
and he will certainly be in touch with you later.
With all best wishes,
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
Mr. Fred Trump
Tucson
Arizona
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FRED TRUMP
TUCSON, ARIZONA
page 2
You will know of my deep satisfaction with the
national outcome, to which you made a far more
potent contribution than many realized. We were
greatly impressed by the Intercollegiate Press
Conference and other appearances that foreshow
a continuing bright future.
Sincerely,
Fird
FJT:nt
TRUMP
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October 20, 1956
Personal
Dear Fred:
Many thanks for your letter of October
9. It was good of you to write.
I was pleased with the way things went
during our visit to Arizona. The friendliness and
Trump, Fred
cordiality of the many people we met was most
gratifying.
I appreciate your timely and constructive
suggestions concerning the campaign, and you can
be sure I am doing everything I possibly can to assure
victory in November.
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With all best wishes,
Sincerely,
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Richard Nixon
Mr. Fred Trump
2742 E Devon Drive
Tucson, Arizona
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TUCSON, ARIZONA
2742 E. Devon Drive
October 9, 1956
RECEIVED
Wice President Richard Nixon
Room 361
OCT 13 1971
Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C.
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Dear Dick:
Having lost in the gubernatorial primary, I was not
in the official welcoming party when you were in
Arizona recently! I was present, however, for your
talk, and it was a mighty good one.
The national ticket's margin in Arizona, as of now,
appears uncomfortably close. Our state ticket is
the weakest we've ever fielded, and is a deterent.
Our candidates, for the most part, including the
gubernatorial aspirant who received substantially
less than a majority in the primary, have not been
associated with party organization. He and they,
significantly lack grass roots support.
Our people voted Ike Dick in 152. However, in '54
half our registration failed to go the polls. The
chief reason Howard lost their support, and hence
the governor's chair to McFarland, was due to his
cultivation of the Democrats. This is illustrated
by his appointments in a 4 year tenure, 52% of
which were staunch Democrats. Those that follow
this line again lead our ticket.
The majority of the hardworking Republicans have
deep convictions on this and other aspects of
our present Arizona party leadership. They're
sitting on their hands.
For my part, I'm working hard to persuade them
to go all out national, even if we cannot get
them to buy our state ticket. We shall keep at
it aggressively all the way.
Best wishes and kindest personal regards.
Sincerely,
Fred
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TRUMP
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I think the third paragraph
is too complimentary to Trump.
any letter to him should be as
innouous as possible, because
he is a promoter and name- dropper
reprinte d and circulated. He has
any letter the V. P.writes might be
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COPY
August 7, 1956
Dear Fred:
Many thanks for your letter of July 20.
I too am sorry that we were unable to get together
when you were in Washington recently.
It was good to hear from my friends in
Central America, and I am most appreciative of
your words about my trip down there.
You can be sure that I will have no prob-
lem in affirmatively answering any inquiries about
you that should come my way.
I am unable to say just when I might make
it to Arizona, but needless to say, I hope that my
schedule will permit such a visit -- and in the
meantime, all good luck in your own campaign.
With kind regards,
Sincerely,
(Signed) DICK NIXON
Richard Nixon
Mr. Fred Trump
2742 East Devon Drive
Tucson, Arizona
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FRED TRUMP
fyr
TUCSON, ARIZONA
wh
2742 E. Devon Dr.
July 20, 1956
Vice President Richard Nixon
Room 361, Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D. C.
Dear Dick:
About six weeks ago I cabled you from Cuba requesting
an appointment. Upon arrival in Washington, I
determined that you were unfortunately out.
While in Haiti, President Magloire and Daniel Theard
requested that I carry their respects to you; as did
de Moya in the Dominican Republican. Throughout Latin
America, I found that you had accomplished a really
tremendous job in building goodwill.
My contest for the Arizona gubernatorial nomination
is making great progress. We believe we'll make it.
I'd like to ask a small favor. Should H. L. Hunt of
Dallas contact you, kindly pass the word that I am
what I am a solid, conservative Republican! Thanks.
Have you any plans for a. personal appearance in
Arizona? Will appreciate your advice.
Kindest regards.
Sincerely,
Fred
TRUMP
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RECEIVED
JUL 24 1956
OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
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THE
TRUMP
NEWSLETTER
Tucson, Arizona
March, 1956
Dear Friends:
Major General Charles A. Willoughby U.S.A. Ret., who knows and likes Arizona has kindly
written this present newsletter for us. The General has had varied service, ranging from
Mil. Attaché U.S. Embassies in Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador to MacArthur's chief of in-
telligence, in peace and war. Since his retirement, he has written best-sellers like "Shanghai
Conspiracy" and "MacArthur: 1941-1951" and has appeared in "Cosmopolitan", "Readers Di-
gest" and syndicated articles. It is with profound gratitude, and considerable humility that I
present his letter.
"
In 1916, I was stationed in Nogales, one of my first military assignments, and I remember
Tucson most pleasantly-between skirmishes along the border. I am aware of the tremendous
developments in your State, since that time, and compliment you on taking an active part in
its politics. Being familiar with the good work you have done for our Country and our Allies,
I know what you can do for Arizona.
Harking back to those distant days of 1916, it is a far cry from Pancho Villa to Hitler, Stalin
and Bulganin. The skirmishes along the Rio Grande were minor family squabbles, compared
with the global, back-breaking burdens we have taken on so blithely, in three wars-and the
end is not in sight!
Parallel with the drainage of our substance in foreign committments, there is an equally dan-
gerous, corrosive influence in what Mr. Hoover has termed "creeping socialism", a philosophy
of the welfare State, an acceptance of British Fabianism in spite of its scandalous failure; and
an arrogation of fiscal powers and Statism that will eventually paralyze business and stifle the
incentives of free enterprise.
It is later than we think. The great American heritage is in gravest danger. It will take men of
your caliber, Fred, to stop and reverse this pernicious trend. I applaud those Arizonans who
would draft you for governor. In a real sense, the Southwest may well become the leader in
a return to old principles and the historic States' Rights spirit of the Confederacy may yet
find its modern triumph. The Eastern Seaboard is politically hybrid, completely internation-
alized, brainwashed by two decades of a phony liberalism and utterly corroded by alien in-
fluences. There is a light on the horizon, in the South and Southwest. The pioneering spirit
of the Great Plains has somehow preserved a clean-cut Americanism that, like charity, puts
its own country first.
As an old soldier, who once served in Arizona and enjoyed its hospitality, I take the liberty
of suggesting that your State needs men like you, Fred, and the United States needs a great
many more of the same caliber. This is still America. Let's keep it so!"
-Major General Charles A. Willoughby, U.S.A. Retired
Washington, D. C.
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THE
TRUMP
NEWSLETTER
Tucson, Arizona
December 28th, 1955
Dear Friends:
Please let me take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a very Happy 1956, and
to assure you that we will have a prosperous political New Year!
They say a prophet is without honor in his own country, nevertheless I'll go ahead and lead
with my chin now that I'm back home in Arizona. Here it is:
The Republicans will win by a handsome majority!
I believe this to be true regardless of who is selected by the next National convention to head
the ticket. Of course, one Republican might potentially poll more votes than another, but the
final result will find the GOP on top again.
In a five week swing across the nation
Washington, D. C., New York City, Chicago, the
Twin Cities
in big towns and small towns
I talked with Big Republicans and little
republicans.
I use the words little republicans because some are still thinking along small lines. This is
needless, for the Democrats are desperate. Looking at their shopworn issues and potential
candidates only makes us proud of the men on our side and what they stand for.
Among those I visited were Vice President Richard Nixon, (as you can see in the upper
corner), Major General Charles Willoughby, Admiral C. S. Freeman, Ass't Secretary of the
Interior Wesley D'Ewart, Harry Everingham, Republican National Committee Executive Di-
rector Chauncey Robbins, Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, Marjorie Kunstadter, President
of 22,000 Illinois Republican Women Volunteers and many others who have heard the voice
of the people proclaiming, "We've never had it so good!"
A hardboiled taxi driver in New York summed it up very well as he fought through the
quagmire of traffic. "Look at those mobs," he said, "buyin' everything they can get their mitts
on. "Y'see any apple sellers amongst 'em, buddy?"
The evidence of solid prosperity everywhere I went was not window-dressing as it is in the
store fronts of Moscow. Shopkeepers in America can't keep the goods in their windows!
Speaking again as a prophet, I can only say that with the Republicans remaining in power,
the only thing that will drop is unemployment insurance payments!
All the best to all of you in the year to come!
Fird
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FRED TRUMP
GODWE WE TRUST WE TRUET
TUCSON. arizona
TUCSON JUL 20
2742 E. Devon Dr.
2 8 30PM
1956
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Room 361, Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D. C.
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March 7, 1956
Dear Fred:
This is just a note to thank
you for your thoughtfulness in sending me
a copy of your recent letter to the President
and to tell you how very much I appreciated
the generous comments you included.
With every good wish,
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
Mr. Fred Trump
Tucson
Arizona
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fred TRUMP
TUCSON, arizona
2742 E. Devon Drive
March 2, 1956
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
The White House
Washington, D.C.
Dear Mr. President:
The vast majority of Arizona party organization, both
at grass roots and at all key levels, are enthusiastically
in favor of an Eisenhower-Nixon ticket. We are deeply
concerned in respect to various unseemly pre-convention
moves to sidetrack Vice President Richard Nixon.
It is our deep conviction that those who are at work
in this direction constitute a disproportionately
small albeit vociferous minority. Many of them, in
any event, would not vote for any Republican.
We have canvassed this subject quite thoroughly, and
estimate that Mr. Nixon can contribute far more weight
to the ticket, as your running mate, than those
currently being prominently mentioned.
I expect to enter the gubernatorial contest in Arizona,
subject to the Republican primary. Therefore, my
comments are actuated by personal, as well as party
interests.
Respectfully yours,
Fred
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FRED TRUMP
TUCSON, ARIZONA
2742 E. Devon Drive
December 29, 1955
Vice President Richard Nixon
Room 361
Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Dick:
It was a pleasure tp visit with you, however
briefly, early in November. Your courtesies
were greatly appreciated.
Enclosed, a review by partisans touting me as
as Arizona gubernatorial candidate. I send this
merely so that you'll be acquanited with more of
my background.
Please also note, herein, a recent Newsletter, one
of a series being distributed to all Arizona Rep-
ublican precinct and ward committeemen. We're
endeavoring to inject a little "calcium" into the
party backbone. It's needed in Arizona! Too, I've
been hitting the theme that the Party will not
founder, should the President not be a candidate
to succeed himself.
Without any authorization, I have been plugging
for Nixon, in such eventuality. You have many
solid friends here who may be counted upon.
One of the pictures taken by the Life photographer
is enclosed. Would you kindly return it to me with
a suitable inscription?
Warmest regards.
Yours sincerely,
Fird
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Dear
Please let me take this opportunity for to wish each and every one of you a yery Happy 1956, and
to assure you that we will have a prosperous political New Year!
They say a prophet is without honor in his own country, nevertheless I'll go ahead and lead
with my chin now that I'm back home in Arizona. Here it is:
The Republicans will win by a handsome majority!
Be
I believe this to be true regardless of who is selected by the next National convention to head
the ticket. Of course, one Republican might potentially poll more votes than another, but the
final result will find the GOP on top again.
In a five week swing across the nation Washington, D. C., New York City, Chicago, the
Twin Cities
in big towns and small towns
I talked with Big Republicans and little
republicans.
I use the words little republicans because some are still thinking along small lines. This is
needless, for the Democrats are desperate. Looking at their shopworn issues and potential
candidates only makes us proud of the men on our side and what they stand for.
Among those I visited were Vice President Richard Nixon, (as you can see in the upper
corner), Major General Charles Willoughby, Admiral C. S. Freeman, Ass't Secretary of the
Interior Wesley D'Ewart, Harry Everingham, Republican National Committee Executive Di-
rector Chauncey Robbins, Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, Marjorie Kunstadter, President
of 22,000 Illinois Republican Women Volunteers and many others who have heard the voice
of the people proclaiming, "We've never had it so good!"
A hardboiled taxi driver in New York summed it up very well as he fought through the
quagmire of traffic. "Look at those mobs," he said, "buyin' everything they can get their mitts
on. "Y'see any apple sellers amongst 'em, buddy?"
The evidence of solid prosperity everywhere I went was not window-dressing as it is in the
store fronts of Moscow. Shopkeepers in America can't keep the goods in their windows!
Speaking again as a prophet, I can only say that with the Republicans remaining in power,
the only thing that will drop is unemployment insurance payments!
All the best to all of you in the year to come!
Fird
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August 4, 1955
Col. James C. Wood
Republican State Committee
Phoenix, Arizona
Dear Colonel Wood:
We understand that slate committees are being formed for purposes of making
recommendations of specific state-wide candidates.
A group of Republicans, for whom we're the speakers in this instance, wish to be
assured that the committee at point has the opportunity to meet and discuss the
gubernatorial contest particularly with Fred Trump. Mr. Trump, we believe, is
certainly one of the best qualified in Arizona for that office; and, we're con-
fident he is one who would make a winning race.
We have definite reason to know that he has very strong grass roots support;
and, in addition, the financial backing requisite for a standout candidate. We
further believe Mr. Trump would seriously consider being the Republican candi-
date for governor, even subject to a primary contest.
Mr. Trump's personal qualifications are well known and may be readily ascertained
by those not wholly conversant. At this time we merely wish to point out some
pertinent political considerations that favor his candidacy, as follows:
1. He is a lifelong ardent Republican with no uncertain
background or convictions. He has long been active
in party interests, i.e. an officer of West Coast YR's,
active in YR's in Minnesota and Arizona, accomplished
special party work in the Minnesota legislature, active
in GOP finance and publicity phases in Eastern states
and in connection with two national conventions.
2. Mr. Trump is not new to government service. After
acceptance by the F.B.I. he was retained as one of
the U.S. Government's top rated consultants, Staff
Consultant to the Anglo American Council. Here he
made an outstanding record in his work with the
leaders of industry, labor and government in both the
U.S. and United Kingdom.
3. In 1952, in one of the most predominant Democratic
legislative districts in the state, he polled 46%,
running significantly ahead of most of our ticket
including state-wide candidates.
4. As some criteria of his acceptance, it's noteworthy
that despite late decision to file, his 1954 nomin-
ating petition was the largest ever filed by a
Republican in Pima County history.
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5. In his '54 State Senate campaign Mr. Trump ran a strong
race that not only commanded the outspoken respect of
both parties, but sustained more support than the majority
of the ticket. His name then and since has emerged as
one of the best known and most valuable political names
in Pima County.
6. In Arizona party circles, where he has served as a hard-
working county precinct committeeman, city ward committee-
man, state delegate, and captain of the Tucson Ward 4
organization in the '55 municipal contest - he has
developed a real respect amongst the workers of our party.
We might point out that we believe Ward 4, which accounted
for about half the Tucson vote, had a record 64% turnout
of Republican registrants.
7. As 1955-56 State Campaign Chairman in behalf of a major
charity, Mr. Trump has already personally met community
leaders, addressed service clubs, appeared on radio and/or
TV broadcasts and conducted drive meetings about the entire
state. In connection with this and other public service
activities which he chairmans, Mr. Trump is personally
reaching each Arizona county, speaking to diverse groups, etc.
Letters have also gone out under his signature to over
300,000 Arizonans, and more continue. He is the only
potential Republican candidate, other than those now in
Federal office, generally well known around the state. He
has had the widest and best press of any non-office holding
Republican this year. From personal observation we know
for a fact that this total impact is gaining momentum and
that by early next year, Fred Trump will, without doubt,
constitute one of the strongest pre-campaign candidates
that our party has had in Arizona.
8. We like the fact that Mr. Trump advocates the position
and policies that Senator Barry Goldwater represents.
We believe he is the type of "uncompromising" Republican
that our party so greatly needs in Arizona and the nation.
In closing, Colonel Wood, we strongly commend this entire matter to the careful
consideration of the Slate Committee; and, to all those concerned with the respon-
sibility of promoting party unity and strength via definite encouragement of
candidates, like Fred Trump, who are real Republicans with positive winning
potentialities.
Yours very sincerely,
/s/ Col. C. H. Clinton
/s/ Rose D. Davis
/s/ Lloyd G. Fowler
/s/ Grayce K. Sleight
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Shrine Boosters
Fred Trump,
nationwide fund drive for chapel gained
Pima County
momentum. Here he shakes hands with
chairman for Shrine of the Ages Chapel
Vice, President Nixon who said, "The
at Grand Canyon, made a trip to Wash-
Grand Canyon Chapel will be a per-
ington to enlist support of some of the
manent American tribute to the brother-
nation's leaders. Trump's visit came as
hood of men."
BACKER - An enthusi-
READER - Ambassador
astic backer of the chapel
Henry Cabot Lodge learn-
drive in Washington was
ed about the chapel drive
the Rev. Edward L. R.
by reading copy of Ari-
Elson. He is President
zona Highways Magazine
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TRUMP, Fred
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February 15, 1956
Mr. J. Schmahl
Auto putus
2742 East De von Drive
Tucson, Arizona
Dear Mr. Schmahl:
As you probably have noted in the
papers, the Vice President has had an extremely
busy schedule in the past few weeks, and conse-
quently he has not had any time to autograph pictures.
There is quite a sizeable stack of various articles
to be autographed on his desk, and I know he will
be more than glad to autograph the picture which
Autographed picture -- pending.
Mr. Trump sent in just as soon as he has an oppor-
tunity to do so.
We will make every effort to put this
picture on top of the stack and send it to Mr. Trump
as promptly as possible.
With all good wishes,
Sincerely yours,
Rose Mary Woods
Executive Secretary
to the Vice President
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2742 E. De von Drive
Tucson, Arizona
February 7, 1956
Vice President Richard Nixon
Room 361
Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, D.C.
Dear Vice President:
Mr. Trump has asked me to send on the enclosed clip,
similar to numbers; and, to also enquire concerning
our letter of December 29th with enclosed picture for
your appreciated message and signature.
You will perhaps be interested to know that it is most
likely that Mr. Trump will be in either the gubernatorial
or U.S. Senatorial race here in Arizona.
Very truly yours,
JS:t
J Schmahl Schmahl
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