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Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963) to Seymour Halpern re: Halpern's remembrance for the loss of their son

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.103 Author/Creator: Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963) Place Written: Washington Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1963/08/15 Pagination: 1 p. 23 x 18 cm Order a Copy

Signed as President on White House stationery. JFK has struck the formal salutation "Congressman Halpern" and inserted "Seymour."

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

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