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Richard Nixon: Dr. Arthur Burns, a longtime friend and trusted adviser, has agreed to join the White House Staff as the Counsellor to…

On the recordJanuary 22, 1969
Dr. Arthur Burns, a longtime friend and trusted adviser, has agreed to join the White House Staff as the Counsellor to the President.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Statement Announcing the Appointment of Dr. Arthur F. Burns as Counsellor to the President

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