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DUKE
January 6, 1969
Dear Mr. Ambassador:
Senator Cooper has passed on to me your
letter of November 12. I very much appreciate
your kind words about me, and your thoughtful
comments on the American political process.
With warm regards,
Sincerely,
Richard Nixon
The Honorable
Angier Biddle Duke
American Ambassador
Copenhagen
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Subject: Offer of support
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Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
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Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Letter to President Elect from John Sherman Cooper, December 11, 1968
Dear Mr. President-Elect:
When I was in Brussels Ambassador Duke (Norway) (HK comment: he means
Denmark) asked that I deliver the enclosed letter to you. I also saw him
at the Salute to Churchill Dinner on Monday evening. He made a strong
statement for you at the dinner. I consider him a loyal American who
would serve you well if the opportunity arose.
Yours sincerely,
John Sherman Cooper
PS If you could write him, saying I had delivered letter, it would
be appreciated.
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
November 12, 1968
Dear Mr. President-elect:
The first thought of many of us serving
overseas in this post-election period concerned
our responsibilities and our opportunities in
interpreting the great events that are taking place
at home. My statement to the Danish press on
November 6 (copy attached) is an illustration in
this regard. Those of us who have closely
followed your international policies with interest
and understanding feel, I can assure you, the
fullest measure of confidence in the leadership
of those policies in your hands.
As one who came to appreciate your
qualities at first-hand during the refugee crisis
following the Hungarian revolution, I have no
hesitancy in responding positively to your words
of last September setting forth the principle that
your administration would draw on the talents of
all Americans regardless of Party affiliation.
Having served our government in one
capacity or another for seventeen years, I
wholeheartedly offer my support, either in this
post, another, or in private life. The needs and
dangers during these times for our country are
too many for narrow partisanship. My pro-forma
resignation will shortly be forwarded to you, but
if it is thought that I can be helpful here in the
transitional period or beyond, I would want you to
know that I wish to be of service to you and your
administration.
With every good wish, I am
Sincerely yours,
anju Angier Biddle Duke
Ambassador
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
Statement Made by Ambassador Duke, November 6, 1968, 6:00 p.m. GMT
American Embassy, Copenhagen, Denmark
Once again, the United States has proved the
durability of the democratic process. Friends of freedom of
choice, of the Open Society, of the multi-party system, will
take heart today that some 60 million voters have expressed
themselves at the polls in an act which reflects the people's
decision.
In Richard Nixon, the American people have decided
upon a man who has clearly demonstrated a proven record
of responsibility in government and a talent for leadership
during significant years at the centre of executive power.
He is well-known as a widely experienced internationalist
and a supporter of the liberal enlightenment which has
continued within the United States since the 1930's.
Danes can be confident that in the President-elect,
Europe has a staunch friend, a supporter of NATO and an
admirer of Denmark who was the principal speaker at the
celebration at Rebild in 1962. He exemplifies that aspect
of the American system which makes it possible to reach
our highest elective office without a background of economic
advantages. His family was not affluent and he had to work
hard for his education and his livelihood. He will require
no apprentice period to learn his job as President and will,
I am sure, move decisively to develop and carry out those
programs for economic security and peace which are
essential to the welfare of people everywhere.
I know him as a man of compassion and as a man
who can get things done.
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library
OR for RN sig does want not
December 17, 1968
to see.
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT ELECT
From: Henry A. Kissinger HK
Subject: Letter from Senator Cooper Transmitting Letter from
Ambassador Duke
Senator Cooper asked me to pass on the attached letter (Tab A)
enclosing a letter from Ambassador Duke (now our Ambassador to Denmark).
Since Cooper suggests that you acknowledge receipt of the Duke letter,
I have attached a proposed reply at Tab B.
Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library