<p>In the lead up to Christmas, New Zealand politicians and dignitaries traditionally exchange Christmas cards, some of which end up in the collection of Archives NZ as records of state relationships. 
</p><p>This is a selection of Christmas cards sent to former Prime Minister Robert Muldoon from overseas dignitaries and their families, in the late 1980s. The cards were donated to Archives NZ by Muldoon’s wife, Thea, after his death in 1992:
</p><p>- Vice President George Bush and Barbara Bush, and family (1988)
</p><p>Archives Reference: AAXO 8029 W4742 24/151 R123223830
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