Textual folder
Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Presidential Campaign Files, 1960
JFKCAMP1960-1053-011
This folder contains correspondence between Pierre Salinger, Press Secretary to Senator John F. Kennedy, and various individuals expressing support for Senator Kennedy’s 1960 presidential campaign, requests for personalized messages by the Senator to various organizations, and congratulatory remarks to Mr. Salinger on his appointment as White House Press Secretary. Of note is a letter to Mr. Salinger from journalist Walter Cronkite requesting President-elect Kennedy’s autograph.