Last week, the world was treated to the very first presidential letter to have ever been Instagram’d, courtesy of Zooey Deschanel. The New Girl darling tweeted, “I am SO EXCITED!” upon opening a special envelope from President Obama, who took to some White House stationery to send his warmest wishes on her 32nd birthday. Jealous? Yeah, we are too. Zooey’s not the first celebrity to receive a letter from an admiring president — check out some fan letters, get-well-soon cards, thank-you notes, and party invitations after the jump.
To: Zooey Deschanel
From: President Barack Obama
Regarding: Her 32nd birthday and her support of ambitious young ladies.
To: Michael Jackson
From: President Ronald Reagan
Regarding: Jackson’s hospitalization after experiencing severe burns on the set of a Pepsi commercial.
To: Elvis Presley
From: President Richard Nixon
Regarding: A recent visit and a World War II Colt 45 pistol.
To: Steven Spielberg
From: President Ronald Reagan
Regarding: The awesomeness of E.T.
To: Shepard Fairey
From: President Barack Obama
Regarding: The Obama “Hope” poster.
To: Chet Atkins
From: President Gerald Ford
Regarding: A visit to Vail.
To: Betty White
From: President Barack Obama
Regarding: Her 90th birthday and birth certificate.
To: Marilyn Monroe
From: Assistant to President John F. Kennedy
Regarding: The President’s birthday party.