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Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. autographed typed letter signed, dated March 28, 1958, Palm Beach, Florida, on personal letterhead, addressed to John G. W. Mahanna, County Editor of The Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

In this letter, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. thanks the recipient for sharing a copy of a published “Kennedy Profile” and offers pointed commentary regarding its editorial content. Kennedy expresses particular interest in the article’s treatment of Senator Kennedy’s performance on the so-called “McCarthy issue,” requesting clarity on how the editor defines both the issue itself and the senator’s role within it. He notes that he has heard considerable informal discussion on the topic and emphasizes the importance of understanding the editor’s actual conception of the controversy rather than relying on vague or secondhand interpretations. The letter reflects Kennedy’s sharp political instincts and continued behind-the-scenes engagement with press coverage of his son during a pivotal moment in Cold War–era American politics.

Fine condition.

Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. (1888–1969) was a financier, diplomat, and influential political strategist who played a central role in shaping the public careers of his sons, most notably John F. Kennedy. This letter offers a revealing glimpse into Kennedy’s direct involvement with media narratives surrounding his son during the fraught McCarthy era, making it an appealing piece for collectors interested in the intersection of politics, press, and the Kennedy family’s rise to national prominence.

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