July 14th, 2011
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KENNEDY, John (1917 - 1963) Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Kennedy faced-down the Khrushchev during the Cuban Missile Crisis, reinvigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Assassinated. A pair of related letters both to Clarence E. Sandstrom, Mount Morris Fourth of July Festival Committee, Mount Morris, Illinois. Typed Letter Signed “John Kennedy” as President, on White House stationary, July 2, 1962, 1pp. In small part, “It gives me great pleasure to send greetings on the occasion of the 125th anniversary observation of the founding of Mount Morris. ... These celebrations inspire anew a sense of pride in past accomplishments and a determination to hold firm to our priceless heritage of freedom. ...” Fine (sealed which can be removed). ...plus, Typed Letter Signed “Ralph Dungan”, Special Assistant to the President, July 23, 1962, 1pp. In small part, ”he was pleased to hear from you again, and he appreciates ... sending him the clippings concerning the 125th anniversary celebration ... In response to your query, the Presidents message was signed “John Kennedy.’”
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