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Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1925-1968 to Jackie Robinson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09754.09 Author/Creator: Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1925-1968 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 29 October 1963 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Download PDF

One typed letter addressed to Jackie Robinson dated October 29, 1963 from Robert F. Kennedy. Kennedy expresses his gratitude of Robinson's efforts to open schools in Prince Edward County.

Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972
Kennedy, Robert Francis, 1925-1968

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