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John F. Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy

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Auction Date:2012 Apr 18 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 19.25 x 15.25, May 12, 1962. Kennedy appoints Dr. Walter Johnson of Illinois “a Member of the United States Advisory Commission on International Education and Cultural Affairs.” Nicely signed at the conclusion in black ink by Kennedy, and countersigned by Secretary of State Dean Rusk. Double matted to an overall size of 24 x 20. In fine condition, with a uniform shade of overall mild toning. The embossed paper seal remains impressively intact at lower left.

Johnson was an historian and progressive politician who got his start in national politics making stump speeches for Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940. As a member of the commission, he authored a study on the progress of difficulties incurred in some countries, which earned him widespread recognition. On the day of this appointment, JFK also ordered US military forces to Thailand in preparation for a possible attack from Laos during the Vietnam War. A scarce modern presidential document. Oversized.