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Letter from Martha Graham to President Ronald Reagan thanking him for being one of the first recipients of the US National Medal of Arts, 05/02/1985
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The President has seen
MARTHA GRAHAM CENTER OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE INC
Nancy Reagan
Honorary Chairman
President Ronald Reagan
Tribute
The Whitehouse
C. Edward Acker
Washington, D.C.
Campaign Chairman
Endowment
Dear Mr. President:
Board of Trustees
It was a glorious luncheon afternoon and another one
Francis S. Mason, Jr.
of your many "acts of light" to me and to many artists,
Evelyn Sharp
and to us all.
Chairmen Emeriti
Mrs. Marvin Traub
Chairman
The thought of a medal like this one is something that I
Milton Goldman
have long wished for for all people who support the arts
President
as well as the artists themselves; it is a distinguished
Edward H. Michaelsen
and heartfelt recognition of these individuals value to
Mrs. Herbert S. Schlosser
Alexander Racolin
the world in general. It acts as an example to the world
Peter H. Morrison
when a great nation backed by a discerning President
Vice-Chairmen
establishes such a symbol of recognition.
Edward T. Anderson
Roger E. Anderson
I was so moved by the letter that you sent to me which
Wallis Annenberg
was read by Frank Hodsoll during the opening night gala
Polly Bergen Endervelt
of my Company's New York Season this April. To think of
Mrs. Gerald R. Ford
Robert L. Gill, III
the many things pressing upon you and that you would find
Martha Graham
the time for such a gesture, such an act of faith.
Halston
Neel R. Halpern
I know that the pressures upon you now are great and I can
Ray Kassar
only send you my love and blessings and the hope that the
James Marshall
Dr. Jost Michelsen
situations confronting you may be resolved in a manner that
Gregory Peck
you would wish.
Ron Protas
Bethsabee de Rothschild
Marvin Sloves
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Taylor
Dartha
gaalings
Martha Graham
New York City
May 2, 1985
308380
316 EAST 63 STREET
NEW YORK NY 10021
TE 2-9166
TRIBUTE TO MARTHA GRAHAM