</s>THE WHITE HOUSE OFFICE REFERRAL FCH40-5-1572Z (Elmina) To: The Postmaster General Date: December 20, 1967 Action REQUESTED Draft reply for President's signature. Undersigned's signature, Memorandum for use as enclosure to NOTE reply. Prompt action is essential. Direct reply. If more than 48 hours' delay is encountered, Furnish information copy. please telephone the undersigned immediately, Code 1450. X. Suitable acknowledgement or other appropriate handling. Furnlish copy of reply. If any. Basic correspondence should be returned when draft reply, memorandum, or comment is to- for your information. quested. For comment. REMARKS: Lon Dlut Kennedy Description: mt. Pettye Lotter - X-Telegram: Other To: John Overton, Elmira, New York From: Date: 12/27/67 Subject: Protestes recent appointments in Elmira, New York, Postal system - endorazca Charles Reddon to be Assistant Postmaster. REGISTRED By direction of the President: DEC20 1967 CENTRAL FILES Whitney Shoemaker rah-2- Assistant to the President (White House File Copy) 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

**Names of people, organizations, and agencies**

* John F. Kennedy
* Robert F. Kennedy
* Lyndon B. Johnson
* Whitney Shoemaker
* Mike Manatos
* Ted Sorensen
* Charles Murphy
* Dean Markham
* Lee White
* Frank Manhiewicz
* George Christian
* Juanita Roberts
* Harry Middleton
* Lloyd Hacker
* Mary Hooper
* Jack McNulty
* CF (Central Files)
* E.O. 14176

**Dates and locations**

* June 10, 1968
* June 11, 1968
* June 12, 1968
* June 13, 1968
* June 14, 1968
* June 15, 1968
* June 16, 1968
* June 17, 1968
* June 18, 1968
* June 19, 1968
* June 20, 1968
* June 21, 1968
* June 25, 1968
* June 26, 1968
* June 27, 1968
* July 1, 1968
* July 2, 1968
* July 3, 1968
* July 5, 1968

**Significant events or activities**

* Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
* Death of Senator Robert F. Kennedy
* Establishment of the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence (NCCPV)
* President Johnson's address to the nation on March 31
* President Johnson's news conference on May 3
* President Johnson's establishment of a commission to investigate the causes and prevention of violence

**Connections to JFK, the assassination, or related investigations**

* Robert F. Kennedy was a senator who was assassinated in June 1968.
* The document mentions the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy and the subsequent investigation into the causes and prevention of violence.
* The document also mentions President Johnson's establishment of a commission to investigate the causes and prevention of violence.

**Evidence, testimony, or findings mentioned**

* The document mentions the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence (NCCPV) and its report on June 10, 1968.
* The document also mentions a letter from Dr. L. M. Polán to President Johnson, which was forwarded by Mrs. Stegall on June 14, 1968.

**Other information**

* The document contains numerous telegrams and letters sent to President Johnson and his staff, expressing condolences and sympathy for the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy.
* The document also mentions various organizations and individuals who were involved in the investigation into the causes and prevention of violence.

The President mourns with the nation and countless millions around the world over the tragic loss of Senator Robert F. Kennedy.

* June 8, 1968: The President asked to thank Mrs. Carey for her telegram expressing concern at this time.
* June 12, 1968: The President shared his sorrow over the tragic slaying of Senator Robert Kennedy with JoAnn Pillion and conveyed a letter from her to Mrs. Roberts Kennedy.
* June 13, 1968: The President mourned with the nation and countless millions around the world over the tragic loss of Senator Robert F. Kennedy in his words: "This is a moment for all Americans to join hands and walk together through this dark night of common anguish into a new dawn of healing unity."
* June 14, 1968: The President sent a picture of himself and his family to Mrs. Frydenlund.
* July 10, 1968: The President asked Whitney Shoemaker to thank Gail Chamberski for her message and forward it to the Kennedy family.
* July 12, 1968: The President thanked Mr. Mayor Albert St. George for his message and forwarded it to the Kennedy family.

The funeral of Senator Robert F. Kennedy:

* June 6, 1968: The contingency statement and proclamation were finalized in case of Senator Kennedy's death.
* June 7, 1968: Senator Kennedy was assassinated.
* June 8, 1968: The President ordered a presidential plane to fly the body from Los Angeles to New York.

Costs associated with Senator Robert F. Kennedy's funeral:

* July 25, 1968: The cost of the government for Senator Kennedy's funeral and the poverty march on Washington was approximately $154,000.
* July 25, 1968: The cost of dismantling structures and repairing tree and shrub damage at the site of Resurrection City was around $99,000.

Memoranda:

* August 1, 1968: A memorandum from Whitney Shoemaker to the Postmaster General regarding a complaint about not issuing a stamp honoring Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
* September 10, 1968: A memorandum from Whitney Shoemaker to the Secretary of the Treasury regarding a special permit for Canadian Artistie Dies, Inc. to present a gold medal to Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy.

Projects and ideas:

* August 27, 1968: A letter from W. Thomas Johnson to Gene Schoor about a proposed project related to Senator Robert F. Kennedy.
* September 15, 1968: A letter from Res. W.A. Singleton regarding an idea for a cannery outlet and super-market chain called Johnson & Kennedy.

Press items:

* April 18, 1958: A press item from Lou Schwartz to George Christian about various news articles related to foreign policy and Senator Robert F. Kennedy's views on the matter.

**People**

* John F. Kennedy
* Robert F. Kennedy
* Lyndon B. Johnson
* Andrew O'Brien
* Whitney Shoemaker
* James R. Jones
* Mrs. E. J. Dvoran
* Miss Karen Fertucci
* Douglas Catoe
* Joe Califano
* Stephen Smith
* John Bailey
* Charles Guggenheim

**Dates and Locations**

* June 27, 1968 (Washington, D.C.)
* October 21, 1968 (Detroit, Michigan)
* October 24, 1968 (Camden, New Jersey)
* November 18, 1968 (Bridgeton, New Jersey)
* March 28, 1968 (Washington, D.C.)
* July 30, 1968 (Washington, D.C.)
* November 19, 1968 (New York City)

**Significant Events or Activities**

* Printing and distribution plans for the Presidential booklet on the death of Senator Robert F. Kennedy
* President Johnson's response to a telegram inviting him to join a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
* A suggestion that U.S. Senators pay tribute to the memory of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy
* The release of a film, "Robert Kennedy Remembered", for the Johnson Library

**Evidence, Testimony, or Findings Mentioned**

* Gallup and Harris Polls showing Lyndon B. Johnson's performance in various showdowns against other candidates
* A movie about Robert Kennedy made by Guggenheim that was shown at the National Convention

RFK Declassified Files

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