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Original White House press release issued on December 22, 1963, containing the remarks delivered at the Candlelight Memorial Service for President John F. Kennedy at the Lincoln Memorial exactly one month after his assassination. Measuring 8.5 x 13.25”, the release was distributed by the Office of the White House Press Secretary and preserves a moving tribute reflecting upon Kennedy’s life, legacy, and the nation’s grief in the weeks following the tragedy in Dallas.

Good condition overall with light expected toning and age wear.

The text opens with the poignant declaration, “Thirty days and a few hours ago, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States, died a martyr’s death.” The address draws a powerful parallel between Kennedy and Abraham Lincoln, noting that just over one hundred years earlier Lincoln had delivered the Gettysburg Address and that both presidents left behind enduring visions for the nation. The speaker emphasizes that while Lincoln and Kennedy were buried, their ideals and aspirations survived, continuing to inspire future generations.

Issued during the Christmas season of 1963, the address calls for unity, hope, and renewed dedication in the face of national sorrow. Concluding with an appeal that Kennedy “did not live or die in vain,” the statement stands among the most heartfelt official memorial tributes produced in the aftermath of the assassination.

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