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	• Dear Mr. President: Letters to the Oval Office from the Files of the National Archives National Geographic, 2007 - 192 pages average customer review:based on 9 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Wow!

Very interesting book. Makes a great gift idea for those on your list that are hard to buy for. The letter from Fidel Castro when he was a young boy was facinating. A nice coffee table book but this one you will want to read.

Interest Grows

I purchased this book as a birthday gift for a relative who began showing it to other family members. I received calls from several relatives inquiring why they didn't receive the book for their birthday. To make a long story short, I ended up purchasing 6 more copies to give as gifts.I finally had to tell the rest of my relatives they could purchase their own copy on-line at [...].

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The National Archives Opens Its Treasure Trove

Dear Prospective Book Buyer,

Anyone who's ever visited the National Archives temple in D.C. has probably wondered what unknown treasures are hidden away in its recesses. In that respect, this book -- a collection of letters written to a variety of presidents (and their wives) -- is a genuine gem.

Reading through these, I was struck at the excellent job the book's editors had done in getting a wide variety of material from throughout our nation's history. In emotional tone they range from children asking for help with cleaning their rooms ("My mom says it's a federal disaster zone") to bereaved mothers sharing poignant remembrances about their sons lost to war. Kudos also to Dwight Young for his informative and often witty commentary that accompanies and illuminates the manuscripts.

Particularly interesting is the variety of stationery used throughout the years, all faithfully reproduced here in their original form, with accompanying translations when necessary. Letters are written in crayon, or beautiful calligraphy, or are carved into wood blocks, and one is even painted. One of my favorites was a witty letter from Churchill to FDR typed on the British prime minister's spare and elegant letterhead.

Best regards,
Bart King
Portland, Oregon

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A special look at American history and culture, through the eyes of the people

This book was pretty good. It did at times seemed a bit vague and I felt there could have been more to it. It was very interesting and a great way to see how people put their emotions on paper to our presidents throughout history. It really shows how people were feeling in times of great struggle and great triumph and how by writing a letter to the president, they were taking part in their nation and trying to make an impact. It was an amazing way to look at some of the National Archives treasures.

Short but cute

This is a compilation of letters written to the White House on a variety of subjects from, for the most part, well-known people. The letters are short, not really substantive, but fun to read.

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"The letters provide a nostalgic timeline of American history told through the words and feelings of Americans, from regular folks to kings." ?Star Gazette, Elmira, NY, Dec. '05

"There are more than 80 letters, reflecting both our history and our very American sense that when we speak, our president should listen." ?The Arizona Republic, Dec. '05

Drawn from the extensive holdings of the National Archives?which includes all of the Presidential libraries?these carefully chosen letters remind us that ours is a government "of the people, by the people, and for the people," which entitles us to make our views known to our leaders. Most of the letters come from working citizens; others were written by notable figures: John Glenn, Elvis Presley, Walt Disney, Ho Chi Minh, Nikita Kruschev, Upton Sinclair, John Steinbeck, Robert Kennedy, and many more.

Grouped thematically, the sections cover such topics as civil rights, the Cold War, physical fitness, joblessness, World War II, western expansion, and the space race. An introduction by NBC Nightly News anchor Brian Williams and essays by Dwight Young evoke the tenor of the times in which the letters were written. A wonderful gift book for any American, Dear Mr. President is both enlightening and fun to read.

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