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A photograph of Harold Saunders with President Lyndon B. Johnson, signed by Johnson.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n The collection is the papers of the late, great U.S. diplomat Harold \u201cHal\u201d Saunders.\u00a0 Starting out as a U.S. Air Force lieutenant in the 1950s, Saunders went on to become a major figure in America\u2019s international affairs.\u00a0 His distinguished career in the U.S. government spanned over 20 years and six U.S. presidents.\u00a0 His government career was followed by decades working for the high-profile Kettering Foundation, researching issues of public policy and political dealings around the globe.\u00a0 Saunders was devoted to fostering strong dialogue between nations and spent his life working toward that cause.\u00a0 Here are some highlights from his long career:<\/p>\n A certificate of appointment for Harold Saunders.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n In case you were wondering about his other accomplishments, he also:<\/p>\n A photograph of President Lyndon B. 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You may also e-mail\u00a0us at\u00a0speccoll@gmu.edu<\/a>\u00a0or call 703-993-2220 if you would like to schedule an appointment, request materials, or if you have questions.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you\u2019ve been watching SCRC\u2019s digital collections platform, LUNA (and I know you follow it like the release of the new iPhone), you\u2019ll notice that we\u2019ve recently added a new collection to our available online material! 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