Letter from John F. Kennedy to Jackie Robinson, 1960 July 01

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Letter from John F. Kennedy to Jackie Robinson

Date1960 July 01

DescriptionA letter dated July 1, 1960 from John F. Kennedy to Jackie Robinson regarding his efforts on behalf of civil rights. He argues for taking measures to end discrimination and defends his meeting with leaders who do not share his views. The two page letter is typed on United States Senate letterhead and signed by Kennedy. The letter is encapsulated.

Object numberBL-1989-07932

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963

Subject Kennedy, John F. (John Fitzgerald), 1917-1963

Subject Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972

Classificationsmanuscripts (documents)

Collection NumberBA MSS 044 Correspondence collection

Dimensions8 x 10.5 in.

Copyrighthttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/

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