April 25, 1973

Kennedy, Edward M., 1932-2009

Typed letter signed

Title: to Craig Thursby

This letter, written in April 1973 by Senator Edward Kennedy, discusses the need to care for those who served in Southeast Asia and to forgive those who "refused induction" for moral reasons so "that the nation can turn its attention to reconciliation and healing the wounds and bitterness created by this long and costly conflict." Although the question of amnesty occupies more than half of this letter, Kennedy made it clear that caring for America’s servicemen was his top priority: "But the first and immediate task is to care for the addict, the jobless and the wounded veterans home…

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