ALS signed “Jackie,” one page, 5.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, December 14. Letter to former Defense Secretary Robert McNamara. In full: “I was so moved by your South Africa speech and so glad you sent it to me. I can imagine the profound effect it must have had. I shall be thinking of you this Christmas.” In fine condition. Letter originates from the Estate of Robert S. McNamara. The speech Mrs. Kennedy refers to is undoubtedly McNamara’s October 21, 1982, address at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was referred to by correspondent Flora Lewis in the Foreign Affairs article Warning for Africa in the December 7, 1982, edition of The New York Times. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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