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Donald Hornig autographed “In Memoriam John F. Kennedy” First Day Cover in black ink. The ArtCraft cachet features a memorial portrait of President Kennedy with the quotation, “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country…” Postmarked May 29, 1964, in Boston, Massachusetts, with a 5¢ John F. Kennedy memorial stamp.

Fine condition.

Provenance: From the collection of Edward Krohn, author of the “John F. Kennedy Cover Catalog.”

Donald F. Hornig (1920–2013) was an American chemist and presidential science adviser who served under Presidents John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson. Following Kennedy’s assassination, Hornig continued his role as Special Assistant for Science and Technology under Johnson, advising on major national scientific and technological initiatives during the Cold War era. Hornig was closely associated with the Kennedy administration’s scientific policy efforts, including space exploration and defense research.

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Includes a full letter of authenticity from JG Autographs, Inc.

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Reference sku: 11688 1415679-1