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Arthur J. Goldberg autographed typed letter (TLS), dated August 30, 1976, on personal stationery bearing his printed name. Addressed to Mr. Irwin M. Schuett of Chicago, Illinois, the letter discusses Goldberg's role in advancing minimum wage legislation during his tenure as United States Secretary of Labor under President John F. Kennedy.

Goldberg writes:

"I have autographed the cards enclosed with your letter and confirm that as Secretary of Labor I was largely instrumental in the passage of a minimum wage law."

Signed "Arthur J. Goldberg" in black ink beneath the typed closing, "Sincerely."

The letter offers an interesting firsthand acknowledgment of Goldberg's contributions to federal labor policy before his appointment to the United States Supreme Court. As Secretary of Labor, Goldberg played an important role in advancing the Kennedy administration's labor agenda, including the 1961 amendments to the Fair Labor Standards Act, which expanded minimum wage protections.

Measures approximately 6.5 x 6.5 inches. Fine condition with overall age toning, somewhat heavier along the edges, and minor handling wear.

Arthur Joseph Goldberg (1908–1990) was an American jurist, statesman, and labor attorney who served as United States Secretary of Labor from 1961 to 1962, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1962 to 1965, and United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 1965 to 1968. Appointed to the Supreme Court by President John F. Kennedy, Goldberg was a prominent advocate for civil liberties and individual rights. Before entering government service, he gained national recognition as a labor attorney and served as general counsel to the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) and later the AFL-CIO.

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