Fall Premier Auction 2015
Wed, Nov 18, 2015 09:00PM EST - Sun, Dec 6, 2015 12:00PM EST
Timed Auction
Lot 1019
MAY 12, 1962 JOHN F. KENNEDY SIGNED PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT DOCUMENT COUNTERSIGNED BY SEC. OF STATE DEAN RUSK
Unsold
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Partly-printed 19" x 15" 1962 Presidential document signed at the conclusion by President John F. Kennedy in 8/10 vintage black ink. Signed on May 12th 1962 which was an important day for the Kennedy Administration ordering troops to Thailand in preparation for a possible attack from Laos during the Vietnam War. Kennedy would appoint Dr. Walter Johnson a former speech writer for Franklin D. Roosevelt to Member of the United States Advisory Commission on International Education and Cultural Affairs." Document is also signed by Secretary of State Dean Rusk. Overall in excellent condition especially for these Presidential documents that typically have rigid handling wear.
Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA (T07854).
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