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POL 6-2 US
KENNEDY
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EMBASSY OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
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The Embassy of Trinidad and Tobago presents
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its compliments to the Department of State and
the honour to request that the following message
from the Prime Minister People of Trinidad and
Tobago be transmitted to President Johnson:
"Permit me express deep sense
of shock and sadness at the
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assassination of Senator Robert
Kennedy . The United States has
lost One Of its distinguished
sons this dastardly act by an
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individual is condemned by
peoples all over the world who
recognise it as being completely
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democracy which the people of
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valiantly defend . I join in
mourning his loss."
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itself of the opportunity to renew to the Department
of State the assurances its highest consideration.
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PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TO THEIR EXCELLENCIE=
MARINO BENEDETTO BELLUZZI AND DANTE ROSSI
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CAPTAINS REGENT
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HIS EXCELLENCY FEDERICO BIGI SECRETARY OF STATE FOR FOREIGN REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO:
AFHAIRS,
1 QTE The tragic and untimely death
of Senator Robert F _
Kennedy has come as a great shock to all Americans _ On behalf
Of the people of the United States , I express my deepest
appreciation for your words of sympathy. UNQTE
2 _ QTE The knowledge that your countrymen share our grief is
a source of great comfort ana consolation. I shall transmit your
Qessage to Mrs . Kennedy
and members of the Senator k S
Lyndon B Johnson UNQTE
3 _ White House does not plan to release message , but has no
objection to release by recipients _
4 _ Following,
FYI, is English text of Captains Regent S and
Isecretary"
s message to the President:
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2 of telegram to_AmConsul FLORENCE_ INFO: AmEmbassy ROME
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QTE The brutal crime that took the young and noble life
Of Senator Robert Kennedy has deeply moved the Government and
people Of the Republic Of San Marino. At this time , when the
American people are again saddened a barbaric act Of violence
resulting in the tragic death Of a valiant champion of the ideals
of freedom democracy , justice and civic eguality on which the
very existence of the American nation is based , we wish to
express to you , Mr President , our personal heartfelt sympathy
and the sincere sharing by the people f San Marino in the
grief of the American people . MARINO BENEDETTO BELLUZZI ,
DANTE ROSSI , CAPTAINS REGENT ; FEDERICO BIGI , SECRETARY OF STATE
FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS _ UNQTE
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PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT T PRI: MTNISTER WILLTAMS :
1 ME The tragic ana untimely death of Senator Robert F Kennedy has COme
as a great shock to all Americans On behalf of the people of the United
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States, I express my deepest eppreciation for your words of sympathy _ UNQE
2, QE The knowledge that you share our grief is 8 source of great comfort
and consolation. I shall transmit your message to Mr8 . Kennedy and members of
the Senator S family . Lyndon Bo Johnson WUNQTE
3 White House does mt plan to release message, but hes no objection to release
by Prime Minister.
4 Following, FYI, i8 text of Prime Minster 8 message to the President sent
through Trinidad Embassy, Washington:
QE Permit me to express sense of shock and sadness at the
assassination of Senator Robert Kennedy. The United States has lost one of
its distinguished sons this destardly act by an individual is condemned by
peoples all over the worla who recognise it 88 being completely contrary to
the principles of democracy which the people of the United States stand for &nd
veliantly defend. I join in mourning his loss . WNQE
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White House (Mr_ Bowdler) approved our recommendation
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MEMORANDUM FOR M. WALT W_ ROSTOW
THE WHITE HOUSE
~ubject: Message to the President from the
Ambassador of Guyana
In response to the message of condolence sent
by the Guyana Ambassador on behalf 0f the Prime
Minister on the death of Senator Kennedy , I
recomend that a letter of acknowledgement be
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sent by Mr_ Oliver to the Ambassador on behalf
0f the President .
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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Washington, D.C_ 20520
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June 13, 1968
LIMITED OFFICIAL_USE
CORIS To} MEMORANDUM FOR MR WALT W _ ROSTOW
THE WHITE HOUSE
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Subject: Acknowledgment of Condolence
Message from Canadian Prime
Minister to President 2
Enclosed is a suggested reply to Canadian Prime
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Minister Trudeau S message of condolence over the death
of Senator Robert F Kennedy . A copy of the Prime
Minister' s message is also enclosed
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Alternative language is proposed in this instance
because the standard reply is being transmitted to
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the Governor General Moreover it is believed desirable
to make specific reference to attendance at the funeral
services in New York by former Prime Minister Pearson,
who served as Mr Trudeau' s personal representative
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as well as the official representative of the Government
of Canada Following approval of the Trudeau message , we
propose to send the two messages simultaneous
By Benjamin H_ Read
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Executive Secretary
Enclosures :
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1 _ Suggested reply ULearance : EUR/CAN Mr _ Smith
2 Message from Prime EUR 7 ~~Uk >
Minister Trudeau
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SUGGESTED MESSAGE To PRIM MINISTER TRUDEAU:
Dear Mr _ Prime Minister:
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I am deeply grateful for your thoughtful expresw
sion of sympathy over the tragic death of Senator
Robert F Kennedy _
It is comforting to know that the grief and sense
of loss experienced by al1 Americans in recent days is
shared by your countrymen _ I am particularly appres
ciative of your designation of Lester B. Pearson , one
of Canada ' s most distinguished citizens as your personal
representative at the Senator S funeral I shall convey
your message to Mrs Kennedy and members of the Senator' s
family .
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Lyndon B_ Johnson
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RLEISZ Piss FOLLO ISZ 2ESS GE FroM KRESIDSMI To GJVINOR G2zyb:
1 . QIE Tke tragic ad untirely death of ~onator sobert F' .
Kennely hns cot? a18 0 gent shock to 2l1 Anericans _ Cn behalf
0f tle people of tle United States, I exre3s My .ecperst
app-eciation f0r your sords Of sympathy- U:,QIE
2 . QIX The Icorl edse tbet your countryren share our
griez is
3 Soki ce 0f Ereai confort and coulsolation. 1 shll transit yo1c
ne8:aze to ?t"s. Kennely &na [RZaber3 0f the Senator' $ fzcily.
Lyndcn 3_ Joinson UJZIZ
3 Vite Iouze do23 not plan to release [ezsage, but h33 no
objection to releise by Governor General
4_ Follcjing, FII, 13 tet of Goveruor General' $ Eejsjge to
the President :
QTE As our hopes of yesterday for the recovery of
Senator Cobert F Kziretly Rennedy hwave bcen shattered, [e
have regretfully to accept Nith you and your countryren the
tregic 103s of one Fhosc service to his country and contributions
to its national life have been admired and will be long rerenbered
EJ/C1N:Jcynester:sn 6/11/63 5728 EUR / CAN Rufus 2. Smith
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LIBITZ OTFICILL USZ
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PL f1S% P1;; TOLIOJINC Z3ir Fo. P2ZSI3 TO PzIM MiNISIZ:
1 . QTZ I Z13 decply #teEul Eor yOur thoughtful erression of
syrsethy ovec ilc trnzic dezth 02 Renator Robert 1 Keuedy . UhrZ
2 . QrE It i8 ccwrorting to know that tre grie2 &d Se13c of
loss experieneed 2l1 Aerics in rezent days i3 3horeal
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perticularly #ppreciative of your desis-
retion of Iester 3. Pearson, 0ne o Caned-' 3 nost dictinguicke
citi:ens,
Iictabzx 29 your persoru l reprecentcative at tlic nator' 8
funeral- I shall covey your Kesg.ge to '8. Keinlely and Ecbers
of the Senator' 3 Eswily. Lynalon 3. Jolnson UTE
3 hite Ilouae doe3 noc plan to release [e333ge, but hs 20
objection to rele.ise by Prire Dinistei _
4 Followting, FTII, i8 tert of Prime Minister' 8 Ee88age to
the President:
QIZ On belalf 0f tke Covernment of Cunada I sish to
express to YoU our sense of shock &nd loss at the tragedy
which You our . The death 02 one Wo dedicated hiuself
so cour geoualy to the service of his country evokes the
profound syrpathy of all your friends and neighbours in Canada
ENCN:Jc hester: S5l
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Ve join with
YCu znd the people of the United States in your g1ief
at this time . Pierre Slliott Trudezu UTQTE
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NOTE_To_S/S: Message from Prime Minister Trudeau was
received under cover of a letter from
Canadian Ambassador Ritchie which also
transmitted a message from the Governor
General of Canada to the President These
communications together with one perfectly
typed copy of each, are attached to the
standard reply being sent from the President
to the Governor General
"Mr President ,
On behalf of the Government of Canada I wish to
express to you our sense of shock and loss at the tragedy
which you mourn The death of one who dedicated himself
SO courageously to the service of his country evokes the
profound sympathy of al1 your friends and neighbors in
Canada We join with
you and the people of the United
States in your grief at this time
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Prime Minister of Canada"
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20522
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per Ruth Boothe to Alan Parker 6/14/68 (HHBrown)
Ara une 13_ 1968
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR. WACI W ROSTOW
THE WHITE HOUSE
Sub ject : Message of Condolence from Brazilian
Ambassador to President Johnson on the
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Death of Senator Robert Kennedy
There is enclosed a copy of a message of condolence from
Brazilian Ambassador Leitao de Cunha to President Johnson on
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the death of Senator Kennedy.
The Department recommends that an acknowledgement be sent
on the President S behalf by Assistant Secretary 0f State
Covej T. Oliver. A copy of the suggested reply is enclosed _
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Benjamin H. Reed
Executive Secretary
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1 Suggested reply .
2 _ Copy of message from Brazilian Amba ssador.
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Anbaooador to Preeldent Johneon on tbe
Death or panator Robort Kennedy
Mbere 1e enologed Copy_0f 0 Boderbo Or condolenee from
arerLan Ambaoeador Loltao da Cunba to Proe dent Johneon On
the death 0? 8enator Konnady .
Io Departmont redoatende fbat on acknovledserent be sent
on tbe Preeldont 0 bebalf b7 Apotatant Ocpretary Qf Bteta
Covey * . OlIvar . A @opy Q1 tbo suagooted reply 1B en)oaed .
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
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Dear Mr _ Ambassador:
President Johnson has asked that I reply to your
72 h,m Explessin7 82447" F Kzxasy]
me ssagel&f condolences/n the death of Senator Kenedy _
This tragic and untimely event has
bezd
83 a
42nd
shock to al1 Americans _ The President has
asked that I express his appreciation for your
words of sympathy 4 and I should like to add my own
personal appreciation for your thoughtful
message .
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Sincerely yours
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6 Livek
Covey T. Oliver
Assistant Secretary for
Interamerican Affairs
The Honorable
Vasco Leitao da Cunha ,
Brazilian Ambassador ,
3007 Whitehaven Street , N.W_
) Washington, DaC . 20008
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THE WXITE KOUSE
PLEASE ACCEPT MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE GREAT LOSS
WHICH THIS CoUNTR HAS SUFFERED WIth THz TRAGIC PASSING
AwAy OF SENA TOR ROBERT F KENNEDY RESPECTF ULL Y
VASCO LEITAO DA CuNXA BRAZILIaN ANBASSADOR.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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Subject: Suggested Reply to Norwegian
Ambassador S Telegram of
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Condolence to the President
on the Death of Senator Robert
F_ Kennedy
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Since Ambassador Cunneng states that he
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offers condolence at the command of King Olav,
we recommend that the President reply directly
to Ambassador Gunneng. C
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Benjamin H. Read
Executive Secretary
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As stated
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Suggested_Replx
Dear Mr Ambassador:
The tragic and untimely death of Senator
Robert F_ Kennedy has
come as a great shock to
a11 Americans . On behalfi of the people of the
United States, I express my deepest appreciation
for the words of sympathy that the King has asked
you to convey .
The knowledge that His Majesty shares our
grief is a sourde of great comfert and consola-
tion. I shall transmit your message to Mrs _ Kennedy
and members of the Senator S
family _
Sincerely,
Lyndon B. Johnson
His Excellency
Arne Gunneng,
Ambassador of Norway
9 Washington_
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Incojinz Xeageve
Aeeti
The President
Tc Wite #ous?
coan o: Hic "jesty the Kinz I havc tne
honour to e:ter] ry Zccpeot syvathy in the tragic
death of Semntor %obert Kcnnedy .
Arne Gunme g Xwssdor 02 Nor ay
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Washlngton, D,C, 20520 Fswrdk
2 , 1968
Dear Mr Ambassador :
The President has asked me to express his
deepest appreciation for the words of sympathy
that O1av asked you to convey at the time
of the tragic death of Senator Robert F Kennedy .
Al1 Americans have been shocked by the un -
timely death of Senator Kennedy_ The knowledge
that His Majesty shares our grief is a source of
great comfort and consolation _ We have trans -
mitted your message to Mrs _ Kennedy and members
of the Senator S family.
Sincerely,
Im
T Po
John M. Leddy
Asslstant Secretary for
European Affairs
His Excellency
Arne Gunneng ,
Embassy of Norway
) Washington, D C
July
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THE WHITE HOUSE
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Subject: Suggested Reply to Swedish Prime Minister S
Telegram of Condolence to the President on
the Death of Senator Robert Kennedy
The President has received telegrams of condolence
on the .death of Senator Robert Kennedy from the King of
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Sweden and the Prime Minister of Sweden
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the reply previously approved by the White House is: being
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used to respond to the King S message _ Enc losed is a
suggested reply to Prime Minister Erlander's telegram
for your approval. We will to send the two messages 0
simultaneous
Benjamin H Read
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1 Suggested Reply
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2 Prime Minister Erlander s Message
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Suggested_Reply
It is a consolation to know , in this time 0f
sadness , that our tragic loss is shared by men of
peace and good-will throughout the world. I deeply
appreciate your considerate message of condolence
on the death of Senator Robert Kennedy .
Lyndon B Johnson
His Excellency
Tage 'Erlander
Prime Minister of Sweden,
Stockholm.
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STATEE
PLEASE PASS POLIOXIXG MESSAGZ FBCM DRESICENI T0 KENG GUSTAP:
1. QTE The trayic cnd tirely dcach 0f Senntor Zobert %.
Kendy 12;8 Core {3 8 greai ghock to &11 4ericcns On
behnlf of th2 pzople 6f the United states, 1 express my
lecgest a?pseciarion for Your [jords 0f syepery. UIE
2 . 07_ Tlc ko.lled_e tiat cojntryzn share Our
crief :3
0 sowrec Qf grejt coniort End corsolation. I
sball trccrit Jour Eeneze to Krs. Kennedy ena rdbers
of tt: Senetor 9
fwily. Lyndon 3. Jo incoil USIZ
3_ Mhite ilouse docs not plen to release 1es8a30, bue
has no objectio to release by Ring.
b9 Following, is tcxt of King Cuscaf' 8 Rssare to
thie Pres:deilt:
QTE Profoundly Eoved by the crazl &nd trasic eeatin
oE Senator Roberc F . Kenncey . I express E8 feelings 0f
sincerc Syrpathy &nd profourd grief, Adolf R. Custaf,. UFXTE
END
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rcceivcd by White Boes2: CUOr% Decply skoeked che
cruel {Ss33cinstion 0f Scnetor Roberr P . Eennedy . I
send yQu in tb? nre Of the Swedich Coverrsent "y fcelinzs
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Attention
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Keep this gtudzPAYGPtERT OF STATE
Washington, D.C. 20520
8585 June 13, 1968
LIMITED OFFICIAL USE
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR- WALT W ROSTOW
THE WHITE HOUSE
R2
Subject: Kennedy Condolences Alternative
Language
The language previously approved by the
2
White House was sent in reply to Chancellor Kiesinger' s
condolence message . I enclose a suggested reply
f
to Federal President Luebke S message to the President ,
which is also enclosed. 0
auew
UUad
3
Benjamin H. Read
Executive Secretary
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Enclosures:
1. Suggested reply
2 _ President Luebke S message
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of condolence evk1
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Suggested_Reply
Dear Mr President:
It is a great consolation to know in this tragic
time, that our loss is shared by our German friends .
I deeply appreciate your thoughtful message of condolence
on the death of Senator Robert F Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
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1 PLFASE PASS TONI,O:IRG XSSXG FRO' PR3SInD7i 70 PRRSIDr??Z
LCZUKS:
QTE Dear "ra Presi'lent:
It is 8 great consolation to know, iw this traaic titze,
tit our loss is aarc:? X Oux Cerwin Eriens. I &eepl? appraciat:
ycur thous.tful Pensace of conlolence 012 the dezth of Senator
Fouert F 0 Eenn?dvo T:lon Yi , onson IOTR
2. White {owge docs not plan to releasc nessage, hut has no
objeetion to release Presinent Jberkc.
3, Follouing, i4 Enclish toxt cf President J,elxe' s Iessave
to tne Premi ent:
CIT On the occasion o€ te tragic death of Senator Rokort
Kcnncdy I convey to you, Pr, Presirent, an0 to tke Axrican nation
rY and the Gerran peoplc" 5 deepfclt sxnzat. We fourn with voii
and the S"ffering Kenrey fa-ily.
affliction
Ne jotn you in the confidence that the M&zd3 innose]
upon your countrg by this senselcss act of violence will coniir
the deternination 0f the A ericans to maintain their goo:?
6/11/68
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traditions thc woral etrength of which have given
So
rny proofs.
The sorl:: Zcpenls {n an Aworican nntion Mhick, strong and
unite, contimes to contrilute to Galntaining freelon and
secur ttW? Peace.
Eeinric? Iuelke
Presient of 0 7e 'cral Fepblic of Gerany TTCit
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Message from German President Luebke to President Johnson
On the occasion of the tragic death of Senator
Robert Kennedy I convey to you , Mr _ President, and to
the American nation my and the German people ' s deepfelt
sympathy. We mourn with you and the suffering Kennedy
family.
We join you in the confidence that the affliction
imposed
upon your coun try by this enseless act of
violence will confirm the determination of the Americans
to maintain their traditions and the moral strength
of which have given so many proofs.
The world depends on an American nation which,
strong and united, continues to contribute to maintaining
freedom and securing true peace .
Heinrich Luebke
President of the Federal Republic of Germany
good
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8715 Keep this Study together.
June 13 , 1968
CORI} To}
3/837
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MEMORANDUM FOR MR_ WALT W_ ROSTOW
THE WHITE HOUSE
Subject : Kennedy Condolences from Israeli
President and Prime Minister
The Department proposes to reply to Prime
Minister Eshkol' s message using language previously
<
approved in the White House _
A proposed reply to President Shazar is
R
enclosed _ Copies of the incoming messages are
als0 enclosed.
s
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Benjamin H. Read
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Executive Secretary
Enclosures:
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2 _ Incoming Messages
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE
6/14/6x
Washington, D.C_ 20520
June 13 , 1968
8716
CORIES T0:
MEMORANDUM FOR M_ WALT W_ ROSTOW 4
S/8.2} THE WHITE HOUSE
NM
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Subject: Telegram to the President
elc from Jose A Mora Aknaa
Jose As Mora, former Secretary General to the
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Organization of American States, has sent a telegram
to the President expressing his condolences on the
death 0f Senator Robert F Kennedy .
The Department believes that, in view of Dr _ Mora' s
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position, he should receive a telegram reply in similar
language to that being used for replies
to foreign
dignitaries _
As Dr _ Mora is presently at his vacation home in
1
the U.S . Virgin Islands and will be there for the
imediate future, such a telegram would be sent via
direct C omercial channels _ 4
an Walh
Benjamin H. Read
Executive Secretary
&
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1 Suggested reply.
2 _ Telegram from Dr _ Mora
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Suggested_Reply
His Excellency
Dr _ Jose A Mora
P_ 0 Box 268
St. Thomas , Virgin Islands
The tragic and untimely death 0f Senator Robert F . Kennedy
has come as a great shock to al1 Americans . I wish to express
my deep appreciation for your words of sympathy .
Lyndon B Johnson
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