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Allan Shivers writes to a friend that he'll campaign for Dwight D. Eisenhower in the 1956 presidential election. Shivers states that Eisenhower has fulfilled his promises for returning the tidelands and ending the war in Korea, and those were…

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Ann Whitman, Dwight D. Eisenhower's secretary describes a telephone conversation between Eisenhower and the Attorney General, Herbert Brownell, regarding the Supreme Court's decision (Brown v. Board of Education) and segregation.
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A letter from President Eisenhower thanking Allan Shivers for his continued support. The letter indicates a level of admiration for Governor Shivers and refers to him as an "outstanding leader."

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A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers thanking him for his gift, a Texas cowbell.

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A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers thanking him and Governor Murray for the desk. The desk was sent to Eisenhower's vacation home in Augusta, Georgia. President Eisenhower comments on the workmanship and quality of the desk.

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A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers discussing each others golf game. The letter indicates a close relationship between the two and their fondness for golf outings.

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A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers thanking him for his letter and the suggestion to use the artist, John Moranz, for a portrait. In addition Eisenhower states his golf score which shows their fondness for golf outings.

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A letter from Dwight Eisenhower to Allan Shivers discussing his visit to Texas and future meeting to Seattle, Washington. In addition the letter discusses Federal Government appropriation to Texas' drought stricken areas.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower responds to Allan Shivers concerns on the Supreme Court case (Brown v. Board of Education). Eisenhower assures Shivers that his concerns have been acknowledged.

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A letter from President Eisenhower to Allan Shivers discussing their relationship and his continued support at the start of his second year in office.
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