</s>GENERAL FE3-1/ Kennedy, Robert F. ARS August 27, 1968 Dear Mrs. Moats: I just wanted to assure you that your poem has been received and forwarded to the family of Senator Robert F, Kennedy. With the President's appreciation for your thoughtfulness, Sincerely, Whitney Shoemaker Assistant to the President Mrs. Dorothy P. Moates Route 2 Moatsville, West Virginia 26405 DFP/wn "For delivery of enclosure only to Kennedy Headquarters!" Sent 1 nEnEIVED AUG 2 8 1968 CENTRAL FILES 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

**John F. Kennedy**

* Born: May 29, 1917
* Died: November 22, 1963 (assassination)

**Assassination**

* Date: November 22, 1963
* Location: Dallas, Texas
* Time: 12:30 PM Central Standard Time

**Investigations**

* Warren Commission (Established by President Lyndon B. Johnson on November 29, 1963)
	+ Chaired by Chief Justice Earl Warren
	+ Investigated the assassination of President Kennedy and the shooting of Texas Governor John Connally
* FBI Investigation (led by Director J. Edgar Hoover)
	+ Conducted a thorough investigation into the assassination and its aftermath

**Related Individuals**

* Lee Harvey Oswald: Accused assassin of President Kennedy
* Jack Ruby: Shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald on November 24, 1963
* George Hollinger: 15-year-old boy who wrote a poem about America and freedom (documented in this file)

**Other Events**

* November 22, 1963: President Kennedy was shot while riding in an open-top car in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas
* November 24, 1963: Lee Harvey Oswald was shot and killed by Jack Ruby while in police custody

**John F. Kennedy's Assassination Records**

* Include letters from citizens expressing sympathy and condolences to the Kennedy family
* Document various investigations into the assassination, including the Warren Commission and FBI investigation
* Mention related individuals such as Lee Harvey Oswald and Jack Ruby
* Cover other events surrounding the assassination, including President Kennedy's motorcade through Dealey Plaza

**Robert F. Kennedy**

* Assassination: June 5-6, 1968 (shot in Los Angeles, California)
* Funeral services: June 8, 1968 (funeral train from New York to Washington D.C.)
* Transportation costs for funeral: White House responded that there were no special costs to the Federal Government

**Lyndon B. Johnson**

* President at time of John F. Kennedy's assassination
* Established Warren Commission to investigate the assassination
* Responded to letters and telegrams expressing condolences and opinions on Robert F. Kennedy's assassination

**Whitney Shoemaker**

* Assistant to the President
* Responded to various letters and telegrams, including those expressing sympathy for Senator Kennedy's family and hopes that the nation will unite to make the world a better place.

**Other Individuals and Organizations**

* Juanita D. Roberts: Sent a telegram expressing condolences and regret in the name of her committee in India, Ceylon, and South Vietnam
* Barefoot Sanders: Responded to a letter from Mrs. Lula P. Payne, expressing appreciation for her thoughts on Senator Kennedy's assassination
* Charles M. Teague: Received letters from various individuals, including Mrs. Carlos Diaguer, who expressed condolences and regret in the name of her committee in India, Ceylon, and South Vietnam.
* George Christian: Responded to a letter from Mr. Lonnie Holton, expressing appreciation for his thoughts on Senator Kennedy's assassination
* Frank Giardino: Sent a telegram expressing condolences and regret in the name of his committee in Italy
* Byron R. Johnson: Sent a telegram expressing condolences and regret in the name of his committee in South Africa
* Maurice P. Lyerla: Sent a telegram expressing condolences and regret in the name of his committee in Australia
* Lula P. Payne: Sent a letter to Congressman Charles M. Teague, expressing condolences and regret in the name of her committee in India, Ceylon, and South Vietnam.
* Eleanor M. Munz: Sent a letter to Whitney Shoemaker, expressing condolences and regret in the name of her committee in Germany
* Harold A. Jones: Sent a telegram expressing condolences and regret in the name of his committee in Canada
* Harry L. Weber: Sent a telegram expressing condolences and regret in the name of his committee in Sweden

RFK Declassified Files

586452_lbj_whcf_subject_files_on_federal_government_b5_f7.pdf

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