Lot 271
Kennedy, John F. Typed Letter Signed as President, on pale green White House stationery, Washington, November 1, 1961, 1 pg. quarto. With holograph note, "Thanks for your kind thought." The President writes to The Reverend George Richard Davis: "Sincerest thanks for your heart-warming letter. I am deeply touched by your tribute and most appreciateive of the confidence you have placed in me. / This is indeed a time of maximum danger, but I am hopeful that a firm stand for freedom and justice will eventually bring peace to this troubled world. / With my gratitude for your prayerful wishes…." Matted with an image of Kennedy and framed to an overall size of 16 x 20½ inches. Ready for display.
Written just four days after the end of the Cuban missile crisis. From October 22-28, 1962, the world stood on the brink of nuclear war, waiting breathlessly to see if Soviet Premier Khrushchev would accept President John Kennedy's ultimatum and remove Soviet missiles from Cuba. On October 28th, Khrushchev ordered Soviet supply ships away from Cuban waters and agreed to remove Soviet missiles from Cuba.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000.
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