</s>GENERAL June 13, 1968 JL3/Rennedy, Robert 7, H42 Dear Mr. Harper! President Johnson has asked me to thank you for your telegram at this time of terrible sorrow. The President more than shares your concern over lawlessness in country that has that must always lawlessness strength in the decency and dedication always its people, in his words, there can be no justification for life. Justification that has tears at the fabric For many months the President has urged Congress to for any month the Control and Safe Streets proposals. of immediate importance, you may want to read in full his remarks of June to June 10 on combating and his remarks to June 5 and June 6 to violence. The closed copies come to you with violence. This appreciation for your interest. Sincerely, Whitney Shoemaker Assistant to the President Mr. Solomon Harper 303 West 125th Street New York, New York Enclosures (6/5 televised remarks on shooting) 6/10 remarks to commission) AQ1:jms 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Key names mentioned include:

* President Johnson
* Senator Robert F. Kennedy
* Whitney Shoemaker
* Juanita D. Roberts
* Dr. Charles Moeller Jr.
* Various individuals, including citizens, politicians, and gun rights advocates

Key dates mentioned include:

* June 5, 1968 (assassination of Robert F. Kennedy)
* June 6, 1968 (President Johnson's message to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate)
* June 11, 1968 (letters from various individuals to President Johnson)

Significant events and activities:

* Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
* President Johnson's message to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate
* Letters from various individuals to President Johnson expressing condolences and concerns about lawlessness and violence in the country

Evidence, testimony, or findings mentioned:

* Letters from various individuals to President Johnson expressing condolences and concerns about lawlessness and violence in the country
* President Johnson's message to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate

People and organizations:

* John F. Kennedy (no direct references)
* Robert F. Kennedy
* Lyndon B. Johnson
* Whitney Shoemaker
* Juanita D. Roberts
* Dr. Charles Moeller Jr.
* Various individuals, including citizens, politicians, and gun rights advocates

Dates and locations:

* June 5, 1968 (assassination of Robert F. Kennedy)
* June 6, 1968 (President Johnson's message to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate)
* June 11, 1968 (letters from various individuals to President Johnson)

Significant events and activities:

* Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy
* President Johnson's message to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate
* Letters from various individuals to President Johnson expressing condolences and concerns about lawlessness and violence in the country

Evidence, testimony, or findings mentioned:

* Letters from various individuals to President Johnson expressing condolences and concerns about lawlessness and violence in the country
* President Johnson's message to the Speaker of the House and the President of the Senate

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