Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963) to Rev. E. C. Leadley re: Solomon Island native who helped rescue the PT-109
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.100 Author/Creator: Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963) Place Written: Washington Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1961/03/11 Pagination: 1 p. + TLS + Pm 23 x 18 cm Order a Copy
Signed as President. Accompanied by a certified copy of letter from N. Biuku Gasa (certified and signed by E. C. Leadley) for the man who carried hidden messages for the crew of JFK's PT-109, with envelope.
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