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John F. Kennedy TLS

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John F. Kennedy TLS
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Historically important and rare typed letter signed by John F. Kennedy as President, dated 6 July 1962, regarding the Cold War. Written upon official White House stationery, Kennedy pens a lengthy letter to the National Commander of the American Veterans of World War II; in full, ''I am happy to extend my best wishes to the American Veterans of World War II on the occasion of your eighteenth National Convention. Today we live in a world totally different than that ever experienced before. This is the age of the orbit, the atom, and the intercontinental ballistic missile; the age when a single explosive device may contain more destructive power than all the explosives used in World War I and II. Living in such a totally different world, we must learn to develop totally different responses to the many challenges that beset us. One thing is needed perhaps more than any other attribute: responsibility. We must meet our foreign commitments in a cool and responsible fashion; and we must show the world -- particularly the uncommitted peoples -- that we accept and act upon the great principles of democracy in a responsible fashion. Hence, we must attend to the unfinished business of democracy -- our school needs, the health of our senior citizens, the need to assure a vigorous economy -- in a way that leaves no gap between what we say, and what we do. Though the age may be uncertain, the problems hitherto unknown, there are many resources that I am sure we can count on. The outstanding record of AMVETS proves that one of our major resources is the skill and dedication of our veterans, who have demonstrated under fire that they possess responsibility in abundance. Sincerely, John Kennedy''. Two pages on two separate sheets measure 7'' x 10.5''. Near fine condition with a bold, clear signature.