</s>GENERAL 0 JL3/Kennedy, January 3, 1969 Robert 4, PR14/ST32 Dear Mrs. Elkin: It was thoughtful of you to send a copy of the resolution adopted by the National Association for Retarded Children to President Johnson. In his behalf, I should like to thank you for making this available to him. With best wishes, Sincerely, Juanita D. Roberts Personal Secretary to the President Mrs. Philip Elkin President Y National Association For Retarded Children 420 Lexington Avenue New York, New York 10017 GMR:ms RECET JAN 6 1969 CENTRAL FILES 2025 RELEASE UNDER E.O. 14176

Summary  
The documents consist of correspondence and administrative records from 1968 involving Robert F. Kennedy (RFK), his assassination on June 5, 1968, and related inquiries. Letters reference RFK’s death at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, calls for federal action on potential conspiracies linking his assassination to those of President John F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and requests for gun control measures. Administrative notes detail document handling, redaction procedures, and distribution to Congress or the public. Some texts contain errors, unclear phrasing, or references to social security numbers (SSNs), which are noted but not included. A resolution from the National Association for Retarded Children (NARC) commends RFK’s contributions to mentally retarded citizens and requests a memorial resolution. Correspondence includes condolences, reflections on national mourning, and discussions about legislative responses to violence.  

Key People  
- Robert F. Kennedy: Senator assassinated June 5, 1968; central figure in all documents.  
- Lyndon B. Johnson: President of the United States, recipient of letters requesting federal action on conspiracy theories and gun control measures.  
- Whitney Shoemaker: Assistant to President Johnson, managing communications related to RFK’s assassination and public inquiries.  
- Elizabeth C. Boukas: Sent letters urging investigation into possible conspiracies involving RFK, MLK, and JFK.  
- Juanita D. Roberts: Personal secretary to President Johnson, handling correspondence.  
- Albert St. George: Mayor of East Paterson, New Jersey, author of a resolution honoring RFK.  
- Marty J. Rosen: President of J-Mart's Family Discount Centers, donated firearms inventory to Columbus Police Department.  
- Sirhan B. Sirona: Identified as the perpetrator of RFK’s assassination; referenced in letters requesting justice.  
- Mrs. James J. Esposito: Requested swift justice for Sirhan B. Sirona.  

Key Locations  
- Washington, D.C.: Headquarters of the White House and federal agencies; location of administrative records and correspondence handling.  
- Los Angeles, California: Site of RFK’s assassination at the Ambassador Hotel.  
- New York, N.Y.: Home of the National Association for Retarded Children (NARC).  
- East Paterson, New Jersey: Borough where a local resolution was passed in honor of RFK.  
- Santa Marta, Colombia: Address of Captain Alfredo Pumarejo, recipient of a sealed letter for Senator Edward Kennedy.  
- Columbus, Ohio: Location of J-Mart's Family Discount Centers and the Columbus Police Department (recipient of donated firearms).  
- Puerto Rico: Mentioned in correspondence with military personnel.  

Key Events  
- Assassination of Robert F. Kennedy (June 5, 1968): Central to all documents; referenced as a catalyst for calls for gun control legislation and conspiracy investigations.  
- Resolution by NARC: Commemorating RFK’s contributions to mentally retarded citizens and requesting a memorial resolution.  
- Requests for federal action: Letters from individuals and groups urging independent inquiry into possible connections between RFK’s assassination and those of JFK and MLK.  
- J-Mart's donation of firearms inventory to Columbus Police Department (June 7, 1968): Highlighted as an example of public response to gun control advocacy.  
- Safe Streets and Crime Control Act of 1968: Signed by President Johnson in response to societal violence following RFK’s assassination.  
- Public mourning and condolences: Letters from individuals across the U.S. and abroad expressing grief and reflecting on RFK’s legacy.  
- White House administrative handling of correspondence: Notes on document routing, redaction, and distribution to Congress or the public.  

Key Organizations  
- National Association for Retarded Children (NARC): Issued a resolution honoring RFK’s work for mentally retarded citizens.  
- White House Office: Managed communications and responses to inquiries about RFK’s assassination and related events.  
- Department of State Division of Language Services: Handled translation of Spanish-language correspondence.  
- Congressional Liaison Office: Involved in processing requests for federal action on conspiracy theories.  
- U.S. Department of Justice: Referenced in discussions about legal actions and justice for Sirhan B. Sirona.  
- Columbus Police Department: Recipient of donated firearms inventory from J-Mart's Family Discount Centers.  
- National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence (NCCPV): Mentioned in administrative notes as a body addressing public safety concerns post-assassination.

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