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Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963 to Dean Acheson re: thanking him for his recent letter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.101 Author/Creator: Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1961 ca? Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 18 cm Order a Copy

Written as President on White House stationery.

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

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