JAMES D. HODGSON - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 07/02/1970 - HFSID 131883
Price: $180.00
JAMES D. HODGSON
He sends a typed letter on stationery for the Secretary of Labor, to
an autograph hunter in 1970. This letter is dated the day he began his tenure as
Secretary of Labor, July 2!
Typedletter signed: "J D Hodgson" as Secretary of
Labor.1 page, 8x10½, on stationery of the Secretary of Labor.
Date stamped July 2, 1970. Addressed to Mr. Doug Voegler, Schuyler,
Nebraska. In full: "Dear Mr. Voegler: Thank you for your letter and
for your best wishes. I am happy to enclose an autographed card for your
collection. Sincerely yours,". Hodgson began his tenure as President Richard
Nixon's Secretary of Labor on July 2, 1970. Lightly creased. Adhesive residue
near top edge. Folded twice and unfolded. Otherwise in fine condition.
Accompanied by: Unsigned envelope on stationery from the
Office of the Secretary of Labor. Addressed to Mr. Doug Voegler, Schuyler,
Nebraska. Lightly creased and rippled. Tape residue on verso (no show-through).
Envelope is sealed and empty. Otherwise in fine condition. Hodgson,
(1915-2012), was Vice President for Industrial Relations at Lockheed
before being appointed President Richard Nixon's Secretary of Labor
(1970-1973). During his tenure, Congress passed the Occupational Safety
and Health Act, which greatly expanded the responsibilities and power of the
federal Department of Labor. He also expanded employment and training programs
through the Emergency Employment Act of 1971 to prevent a recession in the wake
of the Vietnam War. President Gerald Ford appointed Hodgson Ambassador to Japan
(1974-1977). Two Items.
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