Nixon wire lauds Satch
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Nixon wire lauds Satch
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"Nixon wire lauds Satch
NEW YORK (UPI) -
With words by Richard M. Nixon and music by Dizzy Gillespie, Louis (Satchmo) Armstrong celebrated his 69th birthday Friday.
The highlight of a leisurely Independence Day afternoon at the Armstrong home in the Crona Section of Queens came when Satchmo received a two-page telegram from Florida White House at Key Biscayne from President and Mrs. Nixon.
“Somehow it is most appropriate that your birthday should fall on the Fourth of July, for few men have given more than you to our cuture[sic], lore, and to the creation of international friendship and goodwill
“I know that a grateful nation joins us in applauding your talent, humor, compassion and unique, enduring contribution to the American heritage,” the President and First Lady wrote.
The Presidential birthday greeting to Armstrong started with Frnaklin[sic] D. Roosevelt, and has been continued by every President since.
Still resting up after a kidney infection earlier this year, the easy pace and home surroundings added to Satchmo’s enjoyment -- as he put it:
The “gang” included Dizzy Gillespie, who thrilled neighborhood youngsters and guest with his trumpet rendition of “Happy Birthday.”"
NEW YORK (UPI) -
With words by Richard M. Nixon and music by Dizzy Gillespie, Louis (Satchmo) Armstrong celebrated his 69th birthday Friday.
The highlight of a leisurely Independence Day afternoon at the Armstrong home in the Crona Section of Queens came when Satchmo received a two-page telegram from Florida White House at Key Biscayne from President and Mrs. Nixon.
“Somehow it is most appropriate that your birthday should fall on the Fourth of July, for few men have given more than you to our cuture[sic], lore, and to the creation of international friendship and goodwill
“I know that a grateful nation joins us in applauding your talent, humor, compassion and unique, enduring contribution to the American heritage,” the President and First Lady wrote.
The Presidential birthday greeting to Armstrong started with Frnaklin[sic] D. Roosevelt, and has been continued by every President since.
Still resting up after a kidney infection earlier this year, the easy pace and home surroundings added to Satchmo’s enjoyment -- as he put it:
The “gang” included Dizzy Gillespie, who thrilled neighborhood youngsters and guest with his trumpet rendition of “Happy Birthday.”"
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Baltimore Afro-American
Date
1969-7-12
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p.10,” African American Fourth of July, accessed April 19, 2024, https://africanamerican4th.omeka.net/items/show/418.
p.10,” African American Fourth of July, accessed April 19, 2024, https://africanamerican4th.omeka.net/items/show/418.