January 15, 1969: As one of his final acts as president, Lyndon Johnson sends the Apollo 8 “Earthrise” photo to nearly every head of state. Much to his surprise, he receives a thank-you card from North Vietnamese president Ho Chi Minh—a singular exchange during the Vietnam War. pic.twitter.com/qBkG5vL614

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