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c. 1964 Book: A Tribute to John F. Kennedy
c. 1964 Book: A Tribute to John F. Kennedy
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1964 "A Tribute to John F. Kennedy" Edited by Pierre Slinger and Sander Vanocur Inscribed by “Dave Powers”
(JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY) DAVID FRANCIS POWERS (1912-1998). Special Assistant and assistant Appointments Secretary to President of the United States John F. Kennedy.
c. 1964, Commemorative Book entitled, "A Tribute to John F. Kennedy", Dedication by L.B.J., Hand-Inscribed by “Dave Powers,” Choice Extremely Fine." A Tribute to John F. Kennedy" edited by Pierre Slinger and Sander Vanocur. Published by "Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., Chicago", c. 1964. Original black cloth, with a facsimile signature of John F. Kennedy in gold, in the original black cloth slipcase with the title in gold. With 17 illustrations, including a copy of a colored watercolor by Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy of Hammersmith Farm painted in 1961, 162 pages, measuring 9.5 x 6.5".

With a dedication by President Lyndon B. Johnson and a foreword by Theodore C. Sorensen. Inscribed by Dave Powers on the front flyleaf; "To my friend Maury, in memory of the Golden Days of J.F.K. My best always, Dave Powers". With a printed greeting card from Dave Powers in the original envelope stating, "this night should see something born in each of us…". Inside this card is written: "Maury :Love… The light and Hope of the World, Dave."

Pierre Salinger was President Kennedy's Press Secretary. Sander Vanocur is a journalist, Corespondent for ABC and NBC and writes for the New York Times. This volume was he first published collection of tributes paid to the memory of the late President. It appeared in the emotion-filled days following the Dallas assassination. The co-editors selections include artist from newspapers and magazines, radio, television broadcasts, eminent U.S. citizens and foreign leaders, as well as letters received by the Kennedy family. Among the contributors are: Harry Golden, Peter Lisagor, Daniel P. Moynihan, Joseph Alsop, Art Buchwald, John Mansfield, Norman Cousisns, Romulo Bentacourt, Albert Schweitzer, Theodore H. White, Norman Mailer, Robert F. Kennedy. Exquisite condition.
David Francis Powers was Special Assistant and assistant Appointments Secretary to President of the United States John F. Kennedy. Powers served as Museum Curator of the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum from 1964 until his retirement in May 1994.


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