Lot 770
Kennedy, Robert F (1925-1968) U.S. attorney general and adviser during the administration of his brother President John F. Kennedy (1961-63). Later U.S. senator (1965-68), he was assassinated in 1968 while campaigning for the presidential nomination.
Typed letter signed as U.S. Senator, on official letterhead, one page, 10¾ x 8", Washington, May 15, 1968. To James R. Wetmore of Whittier, California, "I just wanted you to know that I have received your comments concerning the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Although we are in disagreement on this particular matter, I did want you to know that I appreciated your taking the time to write to me." Fine. We don't know what Mr. Wetmore said which prompted Senator Kennedy's disagreement. We do know that six weeks earlier, on April 4, 1968, RFK was campaigning for the Democratic presidential nomination in Indianapolis, Indiana, when word came of Dr. King's assassination. Kennedy was advised not to appear in front of the crowd, many of whom were African American, and who were not aware of Dr. King's death. Literally taking his life in his hands, Robert Kennedy stood in front of the crowd and gave them the sad news. Two months later, on June 5, 1968, Kennedy himself was assassinated at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills.
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