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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-095-020
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, concerning the American Veterans (AMVETS) annual scholarships and fellowships to sons and daughters of disabled or deceased veterans. Materials in this folder include press releases announcing the 1961 scholarship winners and a letter to Special Assistant to the President Kenneth O'Donnell concerning an event in honor of the winners.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-039-042
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's telephone address to the American Veterans (AMVETS) Convention in New York. In his speech the President thanks the veterans for their continued support of the administration, and discusses how the military must confront new challenges on land and in space. Materials in this folder include memoranda, a draft, and press copies of the speech.