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KENNEDY, JOHN F.

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KENNEDY, JOHN F.
(1917 - 1963) Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Kennedy faced-down the Kruschev during the Cuban Missile Crisis, re-invigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Assassinated. Outstanding, historic A.Ms. (unsigned), 2pp. 4to., (Washington, 1953], expressing Kennedy's thoughts on American foreign policy, likely used in the creation of a policy statement or speech. Kennedy covers such important subjects as: the Soviet influence in European politics and the ways in which the U.S. government should react following Stalin's death, peaceful co-existence following the realization that the Soviet's nuclear capabilities were essentially the same as America's, Israel's right to exist despite Soviet arming of Egypt, and the French defeats in Vietnam which would lead to Kennedy sending in troops eight years later. In full: ""Problems of for[eign] policy - Basic policy same as it has been since Communist attempt to seize Greece in 1947 which resulted in Truman Doctrine. All of our policies since then, in spite of slogans, etc., have moved in same direction - under both Republicans and Democrats. Basic new problem - has been brought about by death of Stalin and change of Communist techniques. Present tactic with emphasis on competitive coexistence of hydrogen bomb - and the realization that unless the external pressure is transition (by Stalin) that the internal stresses and strain could bring fissures in an alliance. The intensity lacking Stalin's prestige - it was necessary that some relief be given to them. Most effective policy - foment splits - Greece, Turkey, reduction in Army British - showdown in Germany, etc. North Africa. Problems Italy Middle East has always - been promising as we have now committed at least recognizing coexistence of Israel - and its permanency. And the Arabs will not. Interesting the effect on left wing parties of Soviets to arm Egyptians. Indochina - election proble. 1. number of new births 2. Gaining in south 3. What is happening to French army China much more difficult India - religion not a barrierà"". Gives excellent insight into the formation of what would become Kennedy's foreign policies, in fine condition, framed with both sides of the text visible, with photo and descriptive information.