Letters between Senator John F. Kennedy in Washington, D.C., and Governor John Patterson in Montgomery, Alabama.
In the first letter, written January 26, 1959, Kennedy refers to Patterson's recent inauguration speech: "I enjoyed having an opportunity to read it and feel that it enabled me to get to know you a little better." He compliments several of Patterson's "progressive measures,&...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | In the first letter, written January 26, 1959, Kennedy refers to Patterson's recent inauguration speech: "I enjoyed having an opportunity to read it and feel that it enabled me to get to know you a little better." He compliments several of Patterson's "progressive measures," and mentions that one of his brothers will be meeting with the governor soon. In the second letter, written January 30, 1959, Patterson thanks the senator for his correspondence and explains that Kennedy's brother will be attending the upcoming dinner for the Alabama State Chamber of Commerce. |
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