12 page pamphlet created in memory of President John F. Kennedy. The front and back cover of this 9 x 6" pamphlet feature excerpts from President Kennedy's famous inaugural speech and are accompanied by the iconic black and white photographs of President Kennedy delivering this speech on the front cover, and John F. Kennedy Jr. saluting his father's casket on the reverse.

This extremely rare period pamphlet contains "Pope Paul VI's Welcome Speech to President John F. Kennedy", a biography of the President, "Excerpts from the 1963 Thanksgiving Proclamation", broadcast by President Johnson, as well as a meditation written in President Kennedy's honor.

These items come directly from the Hirschy family. Lieutenant Hirschy was Supply and Logistics Officer for the Military Aides to the President and Officer-in-Charge of the Navy Mess in the White House during both the Kennedy and Johnson administrations. His duties also included taking care of the President’s needs on overseas trips, aboard the presidential yachts and at Camp David. Lt. Hirschy served in the White House from May 1, 1961 through May 31, 1965.

Fair condition, age toning.