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================================================== Page 1 ================================================== PsL 6-2u5/0443t'| '6 4 4 OUTGoiNG TELEGRAM Department of State Ko&ek 4,1 INDICATE: COLlECT 9 CHARGE To LIMITED OFFICIAL USE 8 Classification Origin ACTION: AmEmbassy TRIPOLI 7 Jun &8 20 008 Into: STATE REF : TRIPOLI 3896 PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TO KING IDRIS : 1 QTE The tragic and untimely death of Senator Robert F, Kennedy has come as a great shock to all Americans _ On 4 behalf of the people of the United States 1 I express my deepest appreciation for your words of sympathy. UNQTE 4 2 QTE I shall transmit your condolences to Mrs . Kennedy and members of the Senator' s family. Lyndon B. Johnson UNQTE 3 _ White House does not plan to release message , but has no objection to release by GOL or Royal Diwan END . RuSK fted by: Tel_ Ext . Tolographic transmission and AF /AFN HAHorangr 6/10 2359 classification approved by: W - Mra Hadoel Cloarancos: AF /AFN Mr Root AF G M' pl4 el ~Lxule Cp LIMITED OFFICIAL WSE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 #n. ================================================== Page 2 ================================================== 2 | Jun1 Bedrere #et #rutatlt ex & 0e Mre 0 ee1td Ceatue Dok 7 Vrrnt G Yrato 404 0ny #ul #Ed5 0 muu Oe @ drntly Raeal 44 ~ Balatndly rerri 2 Ja % Nta 8rer Ieeesttietra ete J Keeeal & 3c 4 EUR: STP: RLAmgeth:nhs Clenrence: 6/14/68 x5545 EUR: 82P 5 K_ Landen S/S/-S Mrs, Denham (REone) ps/e 71368 WICBQFILMEQ ================================================== Page 3 ================================================== 38 S PORTUGUESE EMBAsSY WA ShINGTO N ACTION is to June 6 , 1968 EJJR Excellency In my name and on behalf of the Embassy staff permit me to convey your Government the expression of our deepest sorrow on the tragic dea th of Senator Robert F, Kennedy , wh ich represents a grea t national 4 loss for your Country and the American people. 6 Respec tfully yours , 1 UiL 'c2 < S Vasco Vieira Garin Ambassador of Por tugaf 3 The Honorable Dean Rusk The Secretary of State Departmen t Of State ~ { 3' 6/ Js -Jujo assigned to 71xhz CL( QiE_7WE? ================================================== Page 4 ================================================== 251 JUN 1 7 1968 Dear Mr Ambageador : On bohalf of Sacrotary Ruok I want to thank You for your thoughttal Desaag0 O1 condolencer On tho traglc death 0f Sonator Robert P Kennedy . The byapathy whlch Yow]_expreBoO4 On behalf o1 your gotorreae and the Congolese People 1o]daoply apprealatad at thfo Elme of mtlonal bortow _ We a1O Al greatly eaddened at thls J088 Of One of Ot most InoplrIng and gIttod leadere , but I aw conflaent ehat the example whloh Senator Kanpedy Jet throughout hlo IIfe and the Ideals for which he atooa will Aovor be forgotten . SIncerely youra _ 7 2 Thomas A. B . QuLmby ActLng Aoeletant Bacretary fOr AtrIcan Atfalrs Hlo Excellenoy CyrIIla Adoule , 4 Ambagoador Of tho Democratlc Republlc of the Congo . ^ DXFfted:: HJRossi: cw C1eTEFCGeJAMcKesson 8 #1 3 Fshch L WLIOEILXEQ ================================================== Page 5 ================================================== Rsh tLi Jeno .17, 1968 Doar Mr . Anbeosndor Intnk you or your , chourheful Evodso _ oE; condolencoo o0 Ehe 2 troetc deacb 01 Saaator Eobart > . Koanedy . Your oyepeehy ae chto EIma 0f @OELoni} bortod Lo_ toply_aPProclated, 1 eall, 8o you Itarareeds Gautt your Co Kepnedy any Deboro o} e Kudtor" faly. MAncorely; 6 Inonao B; % : 0uledy Acetoe Aitaoecat # Boctata5y for AfrLcch AEEAtso Ms Ietlcereartd, 0 Macpoadot 92: cbe MPMDILG 01-JuruauL 2875-cjernectoue Aonto D_ |uscs 1114, Hech-ogton, DC 4 AF _ AFCM:JKRitzet :mb 6/14/68 s/s % Parker 1 5 AFCM Mr _ McKes800 1 ================================================== Page 6 ================================================== originf ACTIOn DEP ARTMENT OF STATE Oelu*/;nh AIRGRAM 6okY IE Rm/ R REP Af FOR RM USE ONLY ARA EUR FE A-143 UNCLASSIFITD NEA CU INR No. HANDLING INDICATor To Department of State RECEIVED 10 2 FBo AID INFO : AnFmbassy Addis Ababa Juu ;5 E 23 Al ;' ' 5750 27ex AwConsul Asinara June 17, AGR com Frb FROM DATE: Death of Senator Robert Kennedy nT CAB TAR F SUBJECT TR XMb AiR REF Addis A-6{1 of June 12 Kemh Army Cia NAvy Lv 0S0 Usi 4 NSA Zhe Consulate General 2 meuorial hook is herewith forwarded Lo the } / Derartment along with letters wc have received (and acknowledged) expressing condolences NSc At 7 PM on June a special "eworial service Kns held at the Kagnew Station post chapel, with attenance open t0 the General rublic of Asrara . Iocal reaction t0 tical implications of Lhe assascination closely 8 peralleled that reported in the Cabassy's 4-681, although there Were no hostile editorials in the Astara press 3 end the attitude of edu ete Asmarans seered to be more one of shock and syupathy tlian of bibterness 7 N 7 Enclosuies : Meriorial Book fm 6 Letters 0f con Dblence 3 7164 JaCK,ON UTICLASSIFIED FOR DEPT: USE ONLX Form 02 DS - 323 VF In Dralted by: CContent5uad C DPO : JFCAMPBFLL Fo:EEJAd Clceraaces: 156: Mols L V> Ye2 poli 6zz Our ================================================== Page 7 ================================================== ORIGIN/ACTION DEP ARTMENT OF STATE H _ BL 6-2 us/x_h RX/ R REP A F AIRGRAM Kkt F, 5 FOR RM USE ONLY A RA EUR FE A-189 TNCLASSIFTED AIR POTCH No. HANDLING INDICA Tor NEA CU INR To Department 0f State ~I 0 '7" Fbo AID Ji" _ I~.,Kr 1" AGR com FRB FROM AmEmbassy , RLANTYRK DATE: Jure 17 1968 _ INT LAB TAR SUBJECT Jenator Robert Kennedy 7 € TR XMB AIR 1521 REF Blantyre ARMY cia NAvY 20 Senator Kennedy'$ death drew considerable attention in Malawi, witn OSD Usi A NSA many people from all walks o8 life expressing their condolence 3 Personally Or in writing. President BANDA who was in Surope when the Senator died sent a telegram 0 F sympa to President JOHNE JN _ On June 10 4 Mass in thle Senator '5 memory was held at the Limbe Roman Catholic Cathedral (in Rlantyre) A 'large crowdl attended, including a Cabinet Minister and other prominent local Figures Condolence books were opened tor 5 ignature at the Embassy in Blantyre and at the AID 0 ffice in Zomba These books are enclosed With tni; airgram. Also enclosed are the l-tters 0 f conlolence received the Ambassador and the Embassy staff. The letters have been acknowledged 3 2 JONRS 4 1 Inclosuzen] Two conlolence books 2 Condolence letters ' UNCLASSIFIED FQR DEPTUSE ONLX FORM [Un Out 62 DS -323 Drafted by: Contents and CTassilication Tpproved By: POL: PShogtal:ra 6/17/8 DaM: WJ Rarindal Clearances: 1 0 thy by Hpa Ut & ================================================== Page 8 ================================================== Action DEP ARTMENT OF STATE h1 6 -2 US FennEDY, Rm/ R H-_ REP AF AIRGRAM Fbeet 20 FOR RM USE ONLY ARA EUR FE 10 A-189 UNCLASSIFIED NEA CU INR No, HANDLING INDICA TOR To Department of State ArCEIYED 10 Fbo AID Jwx Iw 12 1s PK!6; ~cpn "Cti AGR com FRB Amembassy BRIDGETOWN DATE: June 17 , 1968 FROM iNT LAB TAR SUBJECT Senator Kennedy ' s Death TR Xm8 AR REF ARMY CiA NA vY OSD Usi A NSA The Embassy has received several letters, compositions, etc. from vate persons lamenting the death Of the late Senator Kennedy . In most cases, these persons have requested the Embassy to forward their communications to the Kennedy family . It would be appreciated if the Embassy could be informed whether or not the Department is acting as a transmittal agent for non-official condolences sent from abroad, If such mes - sages should be sent direct to the Kennedy family, please pro- vide the correct mai address . It would also be useful to know whether or not there has been an announcement or other indication that condolences to the Kennedy family will be acknowledged. TORREY h 82 UNCLASSIFIED FQR DEPT USE ONLY FORM DS-323 Io Out 4 62 Drafted by: Contents and Classification Approved by: DCM: CPTorrey/aeh 6/17/68 Clearaaces: 17) pri ling put 75 ni PsicFS Jrsm ================================================== Page 9 ================================================== X ASS?:#8 oiiREiAR FoR CONGRESSIONAL RELATiONS 1968 JUN 19 PM 2 48 ================================================== Page 10 ================================================== DEPARTMENT OF STATE Washington, D.c. 20520 8824 June 16, 1968 Ev h 0/ € af MEMORANDUM FOR MR . WALT W ROSTOW THE WHITE HOUSE Subject: Transmi tting FRG Ex-Chancellor Erhard' s Letter to the President I enclose a letter to 'the President from FRG 2 Ex-Chancellor Ludwig Erhard, transmitted through our Embassy in Bonn ldhas Benjamin H. Read Executive Secretary ! Enclosure: 3 Ex-Chancellor Erhard' s letter to the President 0 7 {Js Bll Ct. 2yp 772 EUR/GER: TJHirschfeld: lpb Clearances: 6/14/68 X-4989 EUR/GER Mr Puhan EUR s/S 5 NICROFILMED coy RS /x ================================================== Page 11 ================================================== F>1 WV Sccrf TaRiat [fAR!Mn: uf SfATF Out 983 _UU} iw { : {1Of ================================================== Page 12 ================================================== Departmeng %f Stata TCLEGRAM 'LP Mit #t# Snie" #rt t8r@r tat - ~t= 918+704 #t Bno+ 4 0r]" TV3p *"r 3m LiMjTEdi OFFICIAL; Use 724 PAGE 01 STATE; [91693: 14 ORigIN EuR: 20 [Nfo CpR 02,GPM @b'NSC: ie,P @#,RSC: 0i,sS: 26,USIA, 121/073' Ri DRAFTed EurVGER'T' J HIRSCHFELDI APPROVED: BY | EURY GER!MR johnppiLi EURiMR Beaudry S/S0MR WALKER White; HqusEvMR: FRIED R 2701462 Jun 68 FM SECST TE: WaSHDC To' AMEMBASEY' BONN LIMITED OEFICIAL: USE STATE 191693 1' PLEASEI PASS FOLLOwING MEESAGE: FROM PRESiDEnT Toi EX CHANCELLOR ERHARD , QTE DEAR: MR' CHANCELLOR' I HAS_ TOUcHED BY YQUR MESSAGE 0F CONDOLENCE oN; THE' peath: 0F SENAToR; KENNEDY AND By Your; HOpES: For PEACE WHICHb Youi KnOw; T SHARE' Kind Thoughts FROMi OLd- FRIENDS: ARE' ESPECIALLY' WELCOMEi ON such SADI OCCASIONS, SINCERELY, LYNDON: 0' 'JOHNSON UNQTE 20 WhiTei House; DOES NOT' PLAN Tq; RELEASE' MESSAGE, But- HAS ND 0BJECTION To: RELEASE By- ERHARD; 3* FOLLOWING? Fyi, IS: ENGLISH: TEXT 0F EX-CHANCELLOR ERHHRD'S; MESSAGE To THEI PRES [DENT ' QTE: DEAR: Mro PRES I DENT , My' ESTEEMEDI FriEND) LimitEd: Officiai UsE By._ AS: ================================================== Page 13 ================================================== Departmeng ef Stabe TELEGRAM 05, 05" Limitedi Ofeicial: Ube' PAGE 02. STATEI 791693: IT' Was WITH: GREAT PLEASURE, TUAT- RECEI VEDI Thei Photoi ALBum: The; pictures:_wili ALwAYS REMINR' Meb IN; GRATEFULi REMENBERANcEi And AppRECiAtION: Op THE= MANY MEETINGs: AND: TaLks: WhiCH: T Hadi The' PLEASYRE; ANDi 'HonOR: OF= Havingi with' Youb FuLEILL' ^ Sad duty' WHEN: 1x EXFRESS: Toi,YQu? THE' PREsi denm 0F1 TheE UNI TED' stazeE' My CINCERE CONDOLENCEB: Qni THEl crueL: deathi 0F SENATOR' KeNNEDY MAY Your: country' BE1 Sp6rediFrom: Purther DistuRbAnceS: ANDLMAY' You JUCCEEdi IN: BRINGING' Abdut PeacEi In VtEtnAM' wQILE STILL; In ofeiCE6 WITH DEEF; RebpEcT And' CQRDiALI RegArds, T Am' Yours: TRuLY, LUDwig ERHARD unqte DEcONTROLi UpONi RECEI[PT: Rusk Limitedi OFEACUAL) Use. ================================================== Page 14 ================================================== ORIGIN /AcTiON DEP AR TMENT OF STATE AR}-9 lo h 6-2 ykh, R3/ R REP AF Iq7 AIRG RAM KL $, FOR RM USE ONLY ARA EUR FE 653 CONFIDENTTAL NEA CU INR No HANDLING INOICA ToR I0 To Department of State (fived CxITe DEF:,TM,E" 7E X Fbo AID INFO : Amconsul SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS 7 'Inter;a ,_RIGAN AFFAIRS Ju:: JU']9 75 5i AGR com FRb Amembassy SANTO DOMINGO FROM DATE: 16 June 68 rd InT LAB TAR SUBJECT Reaction to Kennedy Death Shows Critical Side TR XmB AIR REF ARMY CiA NAvY 12o 1 Local news media provided the Dominican public with very wide 090 usi NSA coverage of Senator Kennedy's assassination through wire service 20 10 3 stories from all over the world plus locally generated reporting NSC and commentary. Along with factual reporting this included a good measure of interpretative comments alleging social decomposition in the United States and speculation concerning possible intrigue be- hind the assassination. Prominent among the negative wire stories carried locally were those from AFP and EFE (Spanish) dispatches 2 Not surprisingly such commentary found an ample nuber of Dominican echoers and supporters particularly within but not confined to the political left 9 with many going beyond any real concern over what the assassination might ultimately imply for the United States , Latin America and the world _ Reaction from comunist quarters dis - 8 played the expected bias in favor of a North American apocalypse with Senator Kennedy' s tragedy as evidence to that end A Fourteenth of June (1J4) statement saw Wall Street' s "criminal hand" at mrk _ 4 Then "The 1J4" magazine titled an article "Kennedy ' s Assassination 7 Reveals the Break Up of Imperialism and Deepens its Crisis I Since the Senator the argument went "was not exactly representing" the 4 "fascist way Mi he was eliminated_ The Dominican Students Federation (FED) called the death the "denouement" 0f as quoted in El Nacional, "the contradictions in the bosom of imperialism (this last phrase appeared word for word in "The 1j4") - The Dominican Popular Move - ment (MPD) saw the cause as "contradictions I1 too , but between U,S, Mf "monopolies 3. The highly emotional commentary of PRD spokesmen ) with heavy emphasis on the "dark forces " "Pentagonists ") behind the shooting, Lthe decomposition of U.S society 9 inevitable revolution and the CONFIDENTIAL Form GRRQUP FQR_DEPT_USE ONLY 4 - 62 naraded at 12 year intervals;not automatically dZlassiFga Drafted by: Conte POL: eely:eaf:6/14/68 SCi:Fudie Oby: Clearances: POL Joac On 1968 ~f Na EBul- c-4v Zpor ================================================== Page 15 ================================================== CONFIDENTTAL 2 Santo Domingo A 653 Qisappearance of 'the last hope of mankind for peace" has been reported separately in some detail (SD2239, 2767 and 2778) as has PRSC Secretary General Javier's statement along imilariy nega ~ tive lines (SD 2739) . 4 While the capital morning press comment has taken a general line expressing horror and lamenting the tragedy , even El Caribe spoke on June 5 1968 of a need for the U.S to examine Its con- science . The next it carried a column by Jose F Penson which reacted in extravagant terms to an assassination which "proves n1 a type of "collective schizophrenia " in the country whose "only sal- vation was represented by Robert Kennedy _ Santiago 's La Informacion in its June 6 edition ran two strongly critical editoriaTs and asked, "What is happening in a country which annihilates its great presi- dents and liberal leaders its Nobel Prize winners ?n Seeing doubts raised on the legitimacy of an electoral process in which the prin- cipal candidate is murdered the paper continued "We believe that this event completely lays aside the version that these political offenses are the wrk of blind forces 9 because those who fall are only the liberals 9 the just and those who oppose iniquity and ex- ploitation and demand changes and reform in the politics and business of the North American nation 11 5 . Leftist-nationalist El Nacional's initial editorial in its June 6 extra edition maintained a relatively moderate position. It dissented from any interpretations that the Xennedy deaths and that of Martin Luther were products of a society whose principles are in bankruptcy but rather thought the shooting showed the work of those few who impose their selfish ends of pawer - A colunn that afternoon bearing the byline of Dominican Comunist Party (PCD) spokesman Narciso ISA Conde compared troubles in the U.S_ and France and asserted that the "Manifest Destiny" of the U.S is for "uch violence from the government and the fascist-like groups Tf ISA Conde implicitly blamed forces around President Johnson , the "prin- cipal beneficiary of the November 22 , 1963 assassination in Dallas " and "priest of violence Mf with both tragic events Next day El Nacional journalist Silvio HERA SME Pefia likened his sadness on news OF senator Kennedy's death (at "the murderous hand of backwardness and Oppression") to that he felt when North American troops landed in Santo Domingo April 28 , 1965 Alejandro PANIAGUA wrote in; El Nacional June 9 under "Political Assassinations " that since Kennedy S rise indicated that "the scientific control" over public opinion had been "lost by the highest political circles artificers , " crime was resorted to since the defeat of Kennedy at the polls could not be guaranteed . A column by Tomas MARTE one day later ex- pressed fear that perhaps the "one star of hope" was "extinguished . IT Although sprinkled With bitter phrases Marte 's piece concluded on a note of qualified hope that the victim S principles and ideas could one day bear fruit 6 El Nacional '8 parent weekly Ahora carried a particularly vicious editorial in its June 10 edition which claimed the assassin, "per - haps paid; Tf was unaware of what he was doing, like Oswald _ nThose CONFIDENTIAL day King ================================================== Page 16 ================================================== CONFIDENTTAL Santo Domingo A 653 Page 3 who know . .are hidden in the shadows of the interests who deal out such horrendous action. They are the same who made sick U.S. society 9 John' s assassin and King'$ assassin,; the same who pul- verized Hiroshima 9 who are in who came to Quisqueya I1 Incefosloonaz The week ' s issue contained of magazine 's Information Chief 3 Manuel TAPIA Brea , entitled "Shame } n wich charged that general opinion believes "the power - ful economic interests of the Yankee monopoly somehow support ' 'mafia of assassins 01 Claiming that Senator Kennedy had indicated Ihe would take the first step toward the socialization of the North American economy Tf Tapia then asked if Juan Bosch ' s "Pentagonism 11 thesis alleging a "sick society" in the U.S were not being fulfilled _ 7 _ The moderate constitutionalist weekly "Renovacion 1f ran an article by Florangel CARDENAS in its June 17 issue which saw a "boomerang" Tf effect with the nviolence and arbitrariness " of U.S, foreign policy now being visited on the nation itself "The core of the present U,S. difficulties 11 she alleged "is in the as - phyxiating attitude of the North American 'circles of power - f1 8 The local Jordanian Consul came up with his Own negative inter- pretation 9 telling the press be saw the assassination as a with Zionists not Arabs responsible_ He claimed the S400` found on Sirhan indicated he was a hired killer 9 One minor demonstration stemming from the assassination of Senator Kennedy was reported to have occurred when about a dozen Ayuntamiento workers staged a short meeting near the office Of the Embassy' s Consular Section in Santo Domingo after police warned them away from the flagpole area Their original intent was reported to have been physically lower to half staff the uS there 9 which, of course, upon arrival they found alreedy SO displayed_ 8c CRIMMINS J+40. CONFIDENTIAL Vietnarteeaction plot to flag ================================================== Page 17 ================================================== Po € 6-& eleyysxya Po BerT OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of gate ' 1 INDICATE: DcOllECT 9 CHARGE To LIMITED OFFICIAL USE 8 Classification Origin ACTION: AmConSul NICE 5 Jun 68 14 29/ Into: STATE PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TO PRINCE RAINIER: ~ 1 QTE The tragic and untimely death of Senator Robert F Kennedy 0 has come a8 a great shock to all Americans On behalf of the people of the United States , I express my deepest appreciation for your 3 words of sympathy _ UNQTE 2 _ QTE The knowledge that you share our 1s a source of great comfort and consolation _ I shall transmit your message to Mrs _ Kennedy and members of the Senator 8 family Lyndon B_ Johnson UNQTE 3 _ White House does not plan to release message , but has no ob jection to release by Prince Rainier 4 Following, 18 text of Prince Rainier S message to the President: 4 QTE It 18 with great sadness that the Prince8s and I learned of 2 Senator Kennedy" 8 assas8ination_ We wish to agsure your Excellency of our deepest sympathy and the part we take in the sorrow of all those who, like Senator Kennedy, love peace and freedom and the welfare of mankind _ Rainier Prince of Monaco . UNQTE Draftod by: Tel_ Ext _ Telegraphic transmission and 'RobeTRWSTZ EUR FBX : JJMafesca: fv 6-14-68 4439 classification approvod by: EUR/FBX: son Clearonces: Rmk S /s EUR Mr Beaud XNEUHLEK JWDavis LIMITED OFFICIAL USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 grief FYI, 1 Msxxasne ================================================== Page 18 ================================================== Pok 6-2 us/keNnr)Y) Roger7] F, OUTGOiNG TELEGRAM Department of State 1 8 4 | 6 73 INDICATE: COLlECT 9 CHARGE To LIMITED FEcAAAUsE 8 Cla}sification Origin 2 ACTION: Amembassy PARIS 5Jun6b_ L3llz Into: STATE PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY TO DEBRE : 1 QTE Thank you for your thoughtful message of condolence on the tragic death of Senator Robert F Kennedy. Your sympathy at 1 this time of national sorrow is deeply appreciated. Sincerely, Dean Rusk UNQTE 2 Department does not to release message , but has no objection to release by Debre _ 3 _ Following, FYI, is English translation of Debre S message to the Secretary. QTE Deeply moved by the announcement of Senator Robert F Kennedy' s tragic death , I wish, Mr_ Secretary, to extend to yourself and to the American Government , in my own name and on behalf of the French Government , my heartfelt condolences . QTE Once more, France takes part in the deep sorrow that a cruel fate imposes upon your country. QTE On this afflicting circumstanceg, please accept, Mr Secretary, together with my deepest sympathy , the assurance of my highest consideration. Michel Debre UNQTE _ END Rusk: Drolod by: Tel. Ext _ Telegraphic transmission and EUR : FBX: JHMa esca:blh 6/14 5213 classification approved by: EUR/FBX Robert Anderson Cloarancos: RunB s/s Xxrkai EUR Mr Beaydry XNEEKK JWDavis LIMITED OFFICIAL USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 plan # ================================================== Page 19 ================================================== ACTION Ternanda: Iaya Iustamante is assigned to {Gnistoo de Ielaciones Bxteriores 2500 /68. San Jose, 15 de Junio de 1968. 9322 e stimado sefor Rusk : Fue grande mi complacencia al enconerarle nuevamente en su admirable pals, que nos brind6 tan cali da y gentil acogida y en donde estuvimos tan bien atendi dos Y agasajados. La dolorosa muerte del Senador Kenne dy hubo de llevar muy hondo pesar a nuestro corazon du rante nuestra permanencia en Washington. Esta coinci dencia tragica nos permitio, sin embargo, C ompartir muy de cerca la amargura del pueblo y del Gobierno de los Es tados Unidos . El objeto de estas lIneas es rogarle aceptar & los sentimientos de nuestro agradecimiento profundo por las e smeradas atenciones de que fuimos objeto el Sefor Presidente de la Republica, la Sefora de Trejos Fernan 1 dez y quienes integramos la Comitiva para la visita a_ los Estados Unidos debida a la muy gentil invitacion del Se nor Presidente Johnson_ Quisiera pedirle que le hiciera A Su Excelencia el Sefor Dean Rusk, Secretario de Estados de los Estados Unidos . shington D C. 7,6hhT Muy w m @lerejzud W a ================================================== Page 20 ================================================== Ternando: Sava Iustamantc lGnostrv: d Ialaciones Ilegar una vez mas nuestro reconocim iento, y decirle que no olvidaremos SU deferente trato Y los esfuerzos de todos los que a S0 alrededor contribuyeron a hacer de nue stro vidje a ese un acontecimiento muy senalado y honro- S 0 para todos los costarricenses. Sus resultados han sido ampliam ente 8atisfactorios y la visita cons tituy6 la confir_ maci6n de ld estrecha am istad que une a nuestros dos ses Y gobiernos, ba sada en el digno respeto mutuo Y en la reiteracibn de los com unes ideale s que perseguimos un mundo mejor; mas libre, mas justo, mas humano. Al reiterarle personalmente mi gratitud, le en- vfo un saludo cordialmente afectuoso con mis mejore s de - S eos por el bien de usted y de los suyos _ huxL Lussy Batericres pafs par- por ================================================== Page 21 ================================================== Cs DEPARTMENT OF STATE division 0f LanGuaGE SeRvices (translation) LS No. 2857 T-1l7/R-XX Spanish Fernando Lara Bus tamante Minister of Foreign Affairs 2500/68 San Jose, June 15 , 1968 Dear Mr _ Rusk: It was a great pleasure to meet you once more in your great coun where we were S0 warmly we lcomed and S0 courteously treated and entertained _ The death of Senator Kennedy plunged uS into the most profound grief during our stay in Washington_ This tragic coincidence however permitted uS to share very C losely the mourning of the people the Gove rnment of the United States The purpose of these lines is to convey to the assurances of our heartfelt gratitude for the assiduous attentions bestowed upon the Pres ident of the Republic Mrs Trejos Fernandez and those of uS who made up their party during the visit to the United States in response to Pres id ent Johnson S kind invitation. I shou ld like to request YOU once more to express to him our thanks and to tell him that we shall not forget his gracious treatment and the efforts of al1 those around him who helped to make our journey to your country an important event and an honor for 26/6 & 0 14432 IY His Excellency Dean Rusk Secretary of State Washington, D.C . 9322 try , and you LVb ================================================== Page 22 ================================================== ~2 - al1 Costa Ricans The results of the visit have been amp ly satisfactory and it confirmed the close friendship which joins our two countries and Governments based on mutual respect and on reaffirmation of the common ideals we pursue for a better, freer, more just, and more humane world_ With the assurances of my personal gratitude and with al1 wishes_ 9 I remain Cordially yours 9 [Signed] Fernando Lara good ================================================== Page 23 ================================================== 1968 Jun 26 PM 4 48 ================================================== Page 24 ================================================== PoL 6-2 USf Robert F OUTGoing TELEGRAM Department of State 3 INDICATE: COLLECT g CHARGE To LIMITED OFFTCTAL USE Classification 8 Origin ACTION: Amembassy COTONOU 5 Jun 68 4 2 8 { Into: PLEASE PAss FOLLOWING MSSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TO PRESIDENT ALLEY: 1. QTE The tragic and untimely death of Senator Robert F Kennedy hag come a8 a great shock to al1 Americans _ On behalf of the people of the United States , ~ I expre8s my deepest appreciation for your words of sympa UNQTE . 2 . QTE The knowledge that your countrymen share our grief 18 a source of ' greaN comfort and conbolation_ I shall transmit your message to Mrs , Kennedy and members of the Senator 8 family. Lyndon B. Johnson UNQTE 3 Wite House does not plan to release message, but has no objection to release by GRD. 4. Following, FYI, is English text of Bresident Alley' s message to the President: ~QTE I wish to expre88 to your excellency and to the grieving family my 8incere sympathy on the occagion of the death of Robert Kennedy. The people of Dahomey join in the mourning of the American people for the Senator from New York, who was 80 cruelly taken from them. Please accept the expression of my most sincere condolence. Lieutenant Colonel Alphonse Alley UNQTE END 4 RuSk; Drafted by: Tel. Ext_ Telegraphic transmission and AFCW /MLCook:dls 6/11/68 4323 classification approved by: AFCW William Schaufele, Jr. Clearancos: s/s AF Mr _ Hadsel K JWDaw} LIMTED OFFICIAL USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 'KenNedy 84 [7 0 thy. 8 L XReA ================================================== Page 25 ================================================== Yo L 6-/ us RoKExt 4b OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State Fi 3 INDICATE: DcOLlECT g CHARGE To LIMITED OFFICIAL DGE 8 Classification Origin 8 ACTION: Amembassy MASERU LLSt6b 4SA2z Into; STATE REF : Maseru 563 Po L L-2 4s [XEnNE Dy Rogeet 1 PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY TO PRIME MINISTER: 1 QTE Thank you for your thoughtful message Of condolence on 2 the tragic death of Senator Robert F Kennedy . Your sympathy at this time of national sorrow is deeply appreciated. Sincerely , 7 Dean Rusk UNQTE 2 Department does not to release message , but has no objection to release by Prime Minister. END s 3} [ by: tk Tel, Ext_ Telegraphic transmission and AF;AFS: GGayabir 6/14/68 3072 classification approved by: AF Mr . Xtx Hadsel Cloarancos: s/S XXXI AF/AFS Waldenfar Campbell JWDavis S 3 Mr _ Shlaudeman LIMITED OFFICIAL DSE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 KennEpyia 4 | 02 plan < ================================================== Page 26 ================================================== 0P22 6-3 Z-/Rbnncey; Jalut 1 8*4 | 8 | outgoing TELEGRAM Department of State 3 INDICATE: COLLECT CHARGE TO LITTEDOFFICIALUSB 8 Classification 8 Origin ACTION: Amembessy LA PAZ 5 Juh 68 LSZz Into: STATE PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SFCRETARY To FOREIGN MTNISTER: 1 QTE Thank you for your thoughtful message of condolence on the tragic ettack which resulted in the death Of Senator Robert F_ Kennedy . Your Q sympathy at this time of national sorrow is deeply appreciated . Sincerely , Dean Rusk UNQTE ~ 2 Department does not plan to release message , but has no objection to release by Foreign Minister. 3. Following, is English translation Of Foreign Minister's message to the Secretary. QTE Deeply moved by the ettack ageinst Senator Robert F Kennedy . I convey to you my most sincere wishes for a prompt recovery. I renew to your exceLlency the assurances of my most distinguished consideration. Tomas Guillero Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bolivia. UNQTE 71 END Rusx Draftod by: Tel_ Ex_ Telegraphic transmission and ARA/BC /B :Mvby-h :bas 6/14/68 5730 classification approved by: ARABC :PFM rTAs Cloarancos: Mrs Davi ARA:REltzU s/s ;MxXXBXR LIMTTED OFFICIAL USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 2Y FYI, I Elio, ================================================== Page 27 ================================================== 36 k 6 - 2 % $ 1478116 & OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State 3 INDICATE: COLLECT 9 CHARGE To LIMITED O#EWC1 A+SE ClaSsification 8 Origin ACTION: Amembassy LONDON 5 Jun 68 13 029 Infot STATE PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY To FOREIGN SECRETARY _ 1 QUOTE _ Thank you for your thoughtful message of condolence on the tragic death of Senator Robert F Kennedy . Your sympathy rX at this time of national sorrow i8 deeply appreciated _ UNQUOTE _ 2 _ Department does not plan release message but has no objection to release by Fonoff End _ RUSK; Dralted by: Tel _ Exi_ Telegraphic transmission and La EUR/BMI :MiGd word/ih 6/14/68 2113 classification approvod by: EUR BMI :MDGolds ein Cloarancos: EUR 6 Mr _ S/s XEEXENF LIMITED OFFICIAL USE JWDavils FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 ,ekx 1 Beaudryi ================================================== Page 28 ================================================== 6 Ro 1 6 _ 2 Us KENNED Y, 1 8 4 1 7 OUTGOiNG TELEGRAM Department of State Ro A INDICATE: COlleCT CHARGE TO LIMITEDOFFICIALUSE 8 Classification 2 Origin ACTION: Amembassy YAOUNDE 5 Jun 68 14 2 8z Info: STATE PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TO PRESIDENT AHIDJO: 1 QTE The tragic and untimely death of Senator Robert F Kennedy has come as a great shock to a11 Americans _ On behalf of the people of the United States , I express to you , your Government the Cameroonian people my deepes ) appreciation for your words of sympathy. 2 _ QTE The knowledge that you share our grief is a source of great comfort and consolation _ I shall transmit your message to Mrs . Kennedy and members of the Senator S family_ Lyndon Ba Johnson UNQTE 3 _ White House does not to release message , but has no objection to release by GFRC . 43 Following , FYI, is English text of President Ahidjo' s message to the President : QTE . We have been deeply shaken by the news of the death of Senator Robert Kennedy following an attack on his person - In these tragic and sorrowful moments the Cameroonian people, my Government and I myself ask you to accept to convey to the stricken family the expression of our 0 deepest condolence_ High consideration _ Ahmadou Ahidjo, President of the Federal Republic of Cameroon . UNQTE END braltad by: Tel_ Ext_ Telegraphic transmission and AF AFCW:MLCook:gk 6/14/68 4323 classification approved by: AFCW William/E Tagdele Jr _ Cloarancos; AF Mr Hadsel S/ s JWDavi YC LIMITED OFFICIAL USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 Kekt and plan RIcROFILMed and esa] xeaxfaA ================================================== Page 29 ================================================== ORigini ActiOH Mel1 DEP ARTMENT 0f STATE Rm R sc }6 - REP AF 12 BR& RjM Retvlix; FOR RM USE ONLY ARA EUR FE XR 6eq b-~usfpsw-h A-82 UNCLASSIFIED NEA CU INA No. AZRGtTNG TNDYC 232 To Departrent of Siate E 10 Fbo Aid J Ij {ew Et; Ss 10 AGR com FB FROM American Interests Section (ca~ DATE: June 15 _ 1963 INT LA @ TAR SUBJECT Kennedy Memorial Service TR Xma AR REF ARMY CIa NAVy 0s0 USIA NSA The death and burial of the late Senator Kennedy were commemorated in Cairo at a memorial mass held at St. Jos eph S Church Zamalek, on May 8 , 1968 . The special mass was conducted by the Papal Nuncio in the UAR and &ttended by Egyptians_ members of the diplomatic corps and other foreign residents of Cairo. Special memory was also at the 9 service of the Maadi Community Church_ which has a largely Arnerican congregtion _ Mirister Donald Bergus read the President's proclamation at the service _ A book for condolences was opened at the U.S. Interests Section on the of the Senator's death, and remained open until the after the burial. The book is enclosed for composition of a suitable title page in the Department and transmittal to the Kennedy family: BERGUS Enclosure: Condolence Book UNC LASSIFIED FOR DEPT UZE@iLY FoRM 6 02 DS- 323 (ZXa Ovt FOGUAIZ Dakad By "COnt7urs aZdClasaifcaioi Approvea By ECON:GSBzkn/hml 6/15/63 Cleafaeces: knul 7-2} 6w i-1- /Y SEwE? Snanch paid May day day J 196 ================================================== Page 30 ================================================== Poz 6_olus/Kzine= 8 4 | 8 u OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State Rxerk 4 3 INDICATE: COLLECT 9 CHARGE To LIMTD OFFICAL USE Classification 8 2 Origin ACTION: AmEmbassy BOGOTA 5 Jhu 68 15 562 Intot STATE PLEAEE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SFCRETARY To MINISTER ZEA 0f condolence on the tragic 'attack 1 QTE Thank you for your thoughtful mesgage YWILILI ##d Itte; xbish resulted in the death of Senator Robert F Kennedy . Your syupathy at this tine Of national sorrow i8 deeply appreclated . BTYO 2 Sincerely, Dean Rusk UNQTE 2 Department does not plen to release message, but has no 5 objection to releese by Minister Zee. 3. Following, FYI, is English translation of Foreign Minister 1 S mesgage to the Secretary. QTE In the nane of the Colombian Government people, I expre8s to your excellency our deep regret for the despicable outrage of which Senator Robert Kennedy was the victim and at the same time our wost bincere wishes for his full recovery- UNQTE QE Accept, Excellency , the agsurances of my highest consideration, German Minster of Foreign Affeire of Colonbie UNQTE END Rusk Draled by: Tel. Ext_ Telegraphic transmission and ARA-LA/Nc/C: JFMcFeflana 6-13/68 56h0 classification approved by: ARA-LA/NC: John Calvin Hill Cleorancos: s/s XXXXEXK JWDavis ARA := Regina Eltkums LIMITD OFFICIAL USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 and Zea , Wiccoaiubq ================================================== Page 31 ================================================== 24 ptl 6-3 UsfKeiney _ 18 3 8 U 67 OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State F2 { INDICATE: COLLECT 9 CHARGE To LIMITED OFFICIAL USE 8 Classification 8 Origin ACTION: Amembassy PANAMA Jun 88 21 4lr Info: STATE PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TO PRESIDENT ROBLES : 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 apprecia 8 tion for your words of sympathy_ UNQTE 2 _ QTE The knowledge that your countrymen share our grief is a source of great comfort and consolation. I shall transmit your message to Mrs Kennedy and members of the Senator S family. Lyndon B . Johnson UNQTE 3 _ White House does not rpt not plan to release me ssage , but has no objection to release President Robles _ 9 4. Following ) FYI , is English text of Robles message to the President: QTE The North American people have lost one of their pillars with the violent passing of Senator Robert Kennedy , paladin of democracy, whose image will remain unforgettable in the minds and hearts of all the free men in the world. Through Drattod by: Awv Tel_ Ext_ Telegraphic transmission &nd ARA/PAN:DKGuthrie:sj :6-11-68 14863 classification approved by: ARA /PAN:Frederick D Sharp III Clearancos: ARA Miss Eltz Jn wH: Mr Bowdle S/s LIMITED OFFICIAL USE FoRM Classification 8-65 DS-322 ',PLd] I by 3 wok' Ywww @p ================================================== Page 32 ================================================== 2 Amembassy PANAMA of telegram to LIMITED OFFICIAL USE Classification you I will express to the United States Government and people the sorrow felt by al1 Panamanians and my personal sympathy for the loss of one who was called to his support to the incessant search for peace and progress for humanity. UNQTE 5 _ Robles also sent message in Spanish following shooting - Text , which received White House on June 5 , as follows : QTE Honda consternacion me causo el alevoso atentado a la persona del distinguido Senador Robert Kennedy , autentico defensor de las libertades humanas Y verdadero exponente del sentimiento norteamericano_ Por vuestro digno conducto expreso al gobierno Y pueblo norteamericano el repudio de los panamenos por acto tan vil Y ruego al Todopoderoso la salvacion del honorable ciudadano Kennedy . UNQTE END 'RUSK L LIMITED OFFICIAL USE FoRm 0-63 DS-322A Classification CONTINUATION SHEET Page give ================================================== Page 33 ================================================== m4 Pel 6-2 US] K_enneey,181exz 16 3 8 0 7 OUtGoing TELEGRAM Department of State 1 INDICATE: DcOllECT g CHARGE TO LIMITED_ OFFICIAL_USE 8 Classification Origin ACTION: Amembassy PANAMA Jun 60 22 4 1 Info: STATE 1 _ Following is text message sent to President Johnson by Arnulfo Arias on death of Senator Kennedy: QTE Profundamente condolidos Y horrorizados por la tragica muerte del Senador Robert F Kennedy_ ) hacemos llegar a Vuestra Excellencia Y por 3 su digno conducto al pueblo de los Estados Unidos nuestra expresion de duelo por la irreparable perdida que ha sufrido el genero humano Dr _ Arnulfo Arias Presidente-Electo de la Republica de Panama UNQTE #p 2 _ Because of sensitive post-electoral period, believe acknowledgement should be made from Ambassador to Dr . Arias rather than via NEXAK% message from President Johnson , as is being done in case of similar message received from President Robles _ If you perceive no objection, you should send following acknowledgement to Arias: Dratted by: Tol_ Ext _ Telegraphic transmission &nd ARA /PAN:DKGuthrie:sj:6-1l-68 4863 classification approvod by: ARA-Robert M. Sayre_ Cloarances: ARA Miss S /CPR Miss (substance) ARA /PAN Mr _ Eltsharfw S /s Pak 9 Wiobp18 WH- MlBowd (m8x) LIMITED OFFICIAL USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 I Kw (levah ================================================== Page 34 ================================================== 2 of telegram to Amembassy PANAMA LIMITED OFFICIAL USE Classification QTE Dear Dr Arias : President Johnson has asked that I express his deepest appreciation for your message of sympathy on the tragic and untimely death of Senator Robert F Kennedy . Your message will be transmitted to Mrs _ Kennedy and members of the Senator S family. UNQTE END FORM LIMITED OFFICIAL USE 0-63 DS-322A Classification ContinuaTion SHEET Page ================================================== Page 35 ================================================== Op Ue 6-2 us/ Rxedt 4 Department of State TELEGRAM TES 0P X UNCLASS IF IED 629 PAGE 0 9 GABERO 00406 1505! 42 18 ACtION Af 15 INF0 SS 20 2 H 02'NSC 10,P 24 ? US [ A 12,CPR 02 {RsR %11 2 RSC 0 1 > / 067 W F R ! 414!02 JUN 68 FM A MEMBASSY GABERONES To SECSTATE WASHDC 2000 6 InF0 AMEMBASSY PRETOR I A AMEMBASSY CAPE towN 8 ZNE/AMEMBASSY MASERU 74 ZNE /AMEMBASS Y MBA BANE (V I A PCUCH) UNCLAS GABERONES 4 06 REF & GABERONES 38 8 1 . OFF IC IAL REAcT [ON ASSASS ] NATION SENATOR KENNEDY CONVEYED IN Two MESSAGES FROm PRES IDENT KHAMA To PRESIDENT JohNSON 2 0 LOCAL POPULAR REACTION ONE OF BEWILDERMENT OISTRESS EpITOMIZED 8 Y FOLLOWING COMMENTS IN EMBASSY 9 S CONDOLENCE BOOk : % [ S IT DANCEROUS To BE GoOd?" "ALL THOSE WHO SPEAK To FREE THE BLACK NATIONS WILL DIE" , "SORRY , SORRY # , "DEEPLY GRIED To THE VERY CORE % 3 > MEMORIAL MASS HELD A T GA BERONES CATHEDRAL CHRIST THE KING 9 EVENING JUNE 7 ATTENDED B Y SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE 0 8 ISHOP MURPHY EULOGIZED SENATOR CAThOL IC MISSIONS ALsO HELD MASSES . PAGE Two RUDSP G 406 4x 0 RADI0 BOTSwANA PUT ON EXCELLENT HOUR LoNG MEMORIAL PROGRAM JUNE 7 CONS ISTING 0F TAPED SHORTWAVE MESSAGES PRES IDENT JOHNSON QTHER LEADERS, LONG EXCERPTS FROM RECORDED KENNEDY SQUth AFRICA SPEEC SPEECHES , 5 ~ PEOPLE StILL COMING OCCASIO JALL Y To SIGN EMBASSY CONDOLENCE 3o0k WhIch WILL' 3E SENT To DEPARTMENT FOR FORWARD I NG To KENNEDY FAMILY " UNCLASS IF IED Kenuetr ~#PARTMEN? 1 [ 1 STA" 8 AND J 8 ================================================== Page 36 ================================================== Op Department of State TELEGRAM TES 0f L UNCLASS IF IED PAGE 02 GA BERC 00406 1505142 6 0 POPULAR KNOWLEDGE OF SENATOR KENNEDY AND REACTION To ASSASS INA TION SURPRISYNG IN VOLUME A ND DEPTH AS BoTSwANA $ S ONL Y NEWSPAPER IS GOB MIMEOGRAPHED SHEET CARR YING LITTLE OTHER THAN LOCAL NEWS A ND NUMBER OF RADIOS LIMITED 0 PLETCHER UNCLASSIF IED ~8PARTMEN? 1 J 1 STA ================================================== Page 37 ================================================== 31 PoL 6-2 2 Kroxkzs; OUtGOiNG TELEGRAM Department of Stat8 J INDICATE: COLlECT g CHARGE TO LIMITED OFFICIAL USE 8 Classification Origin ACTION: Amembassy , COPENHAGEN Jun &8 20 3 4 2 Info: STATE PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY To FOREIGN MINISTER HARTLING : 1 QTE Thank you for your thoughtful message of condolence on the tragic death 0f Senator Robert F Kennedy . Your sympathy at this time of national sorrow is deeply appreciated. UNQTE 3 2 _ Department does not plan to release message, but has no objection to release Foreign Minister. 3 END Drattad by: Tel _ Ext. Telepraphic transmission and 61 EURISCAN:EKLebenov:_ X4208 classilication approved by: EURISCAN Gelorge M, Ingram_ Cloarancos: 38714768 s/s Mr Parke_ EUR S Mr _ Beaud l LIMITED OFFICIAL USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 by RUSK acia#E ================================================== Page 38 ================================================== st (Pae 6-2 LS] R_apuls Rbej # 184215 OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State 1 INDICATE: COLlECT 9 CKARGE To LIMITED OFFICIAL USE LLA 8 Classification Origin ACTION: Amconsul NASSAU h5iq9-2-1 Info: STATE 1 3 Please pass following message to Governor from Secretary: "Thank you for your thoughtful message of condolence on the death of Senator Robert F . Kennedy _ Your sympathy at this 1 time of national sorrow is deeply appreciated _ I shall, as Mrs Kennedy and members of " you request , transmit your message tolthe Senator S family _ 2 Department does not to release message but has no objection to release by Governor End 0 3 4 "Rus t 4 Dralted by: Tel, Ext_ Telegraphic Iransmission and h EUR BML :MSHeaxword 6414/68 2113 classilication approved by: EUR/BMI MDGolastein Clearances; 5 Krs: Dalvis EUR Wa Beaudry 98 Mr _ Sh]hudeman LIMITED OFFICIAL USE Form Clussification 8-65 DS-322 plan I ================================================== Page 39 ================================================== 0 Ps L 6-2 %5 Penno84 1 8 3 4 1 | OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State kilatr 8 INDICATE: COLLect 9 CHARGE To LIMTED OFFICIAL_USE hp 8 Classification Origin ACTION: Amembassy BRUSSELS I4*6 ,20 1 Infot SPATE BUSEC PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY TO VICE PRESIDEN- BARRE 6 1 _ QTE Thank you for your thoughtful message of condolence on the tragic death of Senator Robert F Kennedy . Your sympathy at 3 this time Of national sorrow is deeply appreciated _ Sincerely, Dean Rusk UNQTE 2 _ Department does not to release message , but has no objection to release by Vice President Barre _ 3_ Following, FYI, is Vice President Barre 8 mes sage to the Secretary . QTE I am profoundly aggrieved over the events which have So unhappily taken place during my brief visit to the 8United States _ With my fellow Europeans , I share sympathy ~ for the leaders and the people 0f the United States for the xragic Loss of a splendid and dedicated American 1 Robert F Kennedy . Yours truly, Raymond Barre UNQTE END Drafted by: Tel, Ext_ Telographic transmission and EUR /RPE estman:jm 5678 classification approvod by: EUR 67 CSSpribgateen Clearances: S/S L APark EUR/ RPE 6X LIMI TED OFFICIAL USE Form Classification 8-65 DS-322 plan deep I RuSKi ================================================== Page 40 ================================================== PoL 6 - 2 "5/Kenieds > OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State 8 INDICATE: DcOLlECT 9 CHARGE TO LIMITED OFFICTAL USE : Classification 8 Origin ACTION: Amembassy Office KARACHI Uun 68 15 |32 Info: INFO: Aembassy RAWAIPINDI STATE PLEASE PASS FQLLONING MSSAGE FROM SECRETARY TO Z. Ag BHUTTO: 1 QTE Thank you for your thoughtful message of condolence On 1 the tragic death Of Senator Rabert F_ Kennedy . MiEXY XXX wK Sincerely, Dan Rusk UNQTE 2 Departent does not plan to release message , but has no objection to release by Mr - Bhutto. 3_ Following, FYI, is Mr_ Bhutto' s message to the Secretary_ QTE Appalled at the gruesae tragedy that has afflicted your country by the assassination f youthful Mr_ Kennedy . Everywhere people will murn} everywhere America S grief will be shared. Lost for words express sorrow to the Senator' s family wha fate has blessed ad beaten beyond Limits of huan endurance_ Zulfikar Ali Bhutto WNQTE END RUSKI Br 6: Dratted by: Tel, Ext, Telegraphic transmission and NENPAF: DKWad AMlk 6/12/68 5259 classification approved by: NEENPAF Francis C. Kscott Cloarancos; S/s M _ Paaug LMTTED QFFICTAL_USE FoRM Classification 8-65 DS-322 to MiCROFILNED ================================================== Page 41 ================================================== June 14, 1968 Y3 sir: I bave recelved wlth thanke YO pote Of Juno 7, 1968, contalning coqmunlcatton to tb3 Prebldant Of tbe Uplted Stetee fzom Hle EceLlency Raul Leonl, Prebident O1 Venamlela, expreselng condolancee o0 the death Of sanator Robert F: Kennody . Ble Excollency' 9 kind mebeafo bae been tranenttted to the Progldent . 8 Accopt, 31r, tbe reneved aberanceo Of my hleh COnelderatlon. For tho Eecrotery Of Stato: 3 4 Hntmm Ka R Tbe Boporable [ r Corloe Poree d J Covo, Charge d'Affatree ad Intertm of Venerlela. ( ARAJNC /V:EPBredbury:mb:6/11/68 s/s #exeuber Mrs_ Denham s/CPR Mr _ Abell ARA KEMz "a1n PM 94 L I sis-S(C)_ Jun ================================================== Page 42 ================================================== EMBAJADA DE VENEZUELA WASHINGTON D.C. @ . 1300-El 7 de junto de 1968 . Sedor Secretario de Eatado : Tengo el honor de dirLgLrme 4 Vuegtre Excelencla en 1a oportunidad de rogarle tenga @ bien hacer Ileger el texto del nensaje que se crangcribe 2 contInuecicn 8 gu alto destinario: "Cerecas , 6 de junio de 1968 48 Excelentfetuo Setor London B. Johnson Pres_dence de Log Eetadog Unidos de Anerica Washington, D.c . Brofundanente conovido ente 1a tragice degaparicton del Senador 4 Robert F. Kennedy .: envio al noble pueblo norteanericano y & Cobierno que preside Vueatra Excelencia 1a8 mis sentidas expre- slones de condolencia ex nombre del pueblo y Cobierno de Venezuele y en el nto proplo . BAUL LEONI, Bresidente de La Republice de Venezuele" 4 VELgone de La oportunidid pere reiterar Vuestra Excelen- cie Ias geguridades de nt nis alea consideracion 8 | Certoe percz de Ze Eneargado de Negoctos &.1 , 4l Excelentieino Senor 0 Deen Rusk Secrecario de Estado Waehington, D.c . St 3 0 Cova ================================================== Page 43 ================================================== RANELATIOL EMBAJADA DE VENEZUELA WASHINGTON D. G 43 No . 1300-Cl June 7, 1968 . Excelleney : I have the honor €0 requebe the offices of Your Exeellency €0 trensaie che following uessage to Hig Excelleney The Presidede 0f the United Staces : "Caracae , June 6, 1968 . Hle Exeellency Lyndon %. Johagon Presldent of the Unieed Etetes O[ Americe 6 Waehington, Dac . Deeply moved by the tregic death of Senator Robert F . Kennedy, 1 vich €0 convey to the noble Of &he United Stetee and €o Your Exee leney' 8 Coveruuent Ehe heertfel€ expreseione 0f condolence 0f che' people and Covernnent of Venezuela, 28 Bell 1 48 mY Oun. RAUL_LCONI, Freeident of the Republic of Venezuele" I avetL MybeLf of thle opportunity to renen to Your Excel Lency the ae8urencee 0f =y highese cone deracion . 0 1 Car16o Eerelr de Tu Cova Charge d'Affalre ad Intertm 4 His Excelleney BEAN RuSK Secretery of Beaee BashLngton , D.c . 0 &4 good people I 8 ================================================== Page 44 ================================================== nT Op Pce 6-1 us] Department of State 1oBeet F. TELEGRAM LIMITED OFF ICIAL USE 85 3 5 PAGE 0 [ BELGRA 73358 1511252 18 7 ACTION NEA 15 8 INF0 EUR 15,CPR 02'GPM 04,NSC 10,P 04'RSC 01,SS 20,US I A 12,h 72 + 'RSR 0 1,/086 W R 1415132 JUn 68 FM AMEMBASSY BELGRADE To SECSTATE WASHDC 3708 7 INF0 AMEMBASSY NEW DELHI LIMITED OFF ICIAL USE BELGRADE 3358 REF , STA TE 182229 PRESIDENT ' S MESSA GE To PRESIDENT HUSA IN HAND DELIVERED 1039 LOCAL TIME THIS MORNING To INDIAN EMBASSY 0 2 0 WILL BE SENT LA TER TODA Y B Y PoUch To BRION [ WHERE KUSA IN HAS BEEN HOLDING TALKS WITh TIto , DECON UPON RECEIPT. ELBRICK # LIMITED OFF ICIAL USE S PARTMEN? Kenueby 1 J 1 STATES OF 4 Lexud Bn ================================================== Page 45 ================================================== Qo L b -2 4s/kenned{, Robeevle; 1 8 3 4 2 8 OUTGOING TELEGRAM Department of State 3 INDICATE: COLLECT 9 CHARGE To LIMITED OFFICIAL USE 8 Classification Origin ACTION: Amembassy OSLO Jn&8 20 342 Info: STATE SFATE PLEASE PASS FOLLOWING MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY TO FOREIGN MINISTER LYNG 7 1 QUOTE Thank you for your thoughtful message Of condolence on the tragic death of Senator Robert F Kennedy _ Your sympathy at this time 0f national sorrow is deeply appreciated _ 2 _ I shall , as you requested , transmit your message to Mrs Kennedy ,BRXRRBEXKXEKXXEEXEKEKEAXKXKHXXKX Sincerely, Dean Rusk UNQUOTE 3 Department does not plan to release message , but has no objection to release by Foreign Minister Lyng. End Dralted Telegraphic transmission ad tien EUR/XGAN: EKlebenol mbw 6/14/68 4207 classificalion EUR/SCAN 0 George M. Ingram approved by: Cloarances: S/s 6 Mr Parker EUR Vt Mr _ Baxlwlaudry LIMITED OFFICIAL USE FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 pp 'Ruski ================================================== Page 46 ================================================== ORIGIN/ActION DEP ARTMENT OF STATE PoL 6- 2 Us]Kenivesy RM/ R REP AF AIRGRAM RoBert F FOR RM USE ONLY ARA EUR FE A- 70 UNCLASSIFIED NEA CU INR NO. AANDLING INOICA TOR To Department 0 f State RfceiVeo I0 Fbo AID Jun i {2 33 Fh slce Vx AGR Com FRB FROM Amconsul CURACAO DATE: June 1968 INT LAB TAR SUBJECT Death 0 f Senator Robert F Kennedy TR XMB AIR REF ARMY CiA NA VY Zo OSD UsiA NSA The pos t received many me s sage 8 0 f condo lence on the occasion 10 3 0 f the death 0 f Senator Robert F_ Kennedy June 5 , 1968 _ TSC Though quite a number 0 f the callers telephone did not v identify themselve s or were unknown to the Consulate General those who wired or wrote were in al1 instances known to the po st _ With few exceptions they requested that their me s sage o f sympathy be conveyed to the United States Government and the Kennedy family _ The Chairman 0 f the Staten Legi slative Council) requested their condo lences be forwarded to the United States Senat e Listed belo w are those officials , organizations and individuals who asked that their condolences be conveyed to our government 9 and the family 0 f Senator Kennedy . A11 messages have been 2 acknowledged _ His Excellency Nicolaas Debrot , Governor 0 f the 4 1 HiNeErceliedcyACtiDlek D_ Kroon , Minister-President 0 f the Netherlands Antille s Mr B_ M. Leito _ Acting Lieutenant Governor 0 f Curacao Mr Francesco Leidenz Estevanot Venezuelan Consul General Mr Alfonso Ro jas Palma , Colombian Consul Mr Nestor P . Aristizabal , Argentine Consul Mr and Mr s _ Herman Tauber local merchant Mr J _ Lopez Henriquez , local merchant UNCLASSIFIED FQR DEPT USE ONLY FORM DS -323 In Out 4 - 62 Drafted by: Contents and Classification Approved by: HHuston mem Clearances: eu:L_ 14 , by ================================================== Page 47 ================================================== BU" 4U OF ; 18 AM 373 OF DF 4FA!RS EUROP CENTER COMMUNIC , 11 /9 JUN STATE PARTMENT ================================================== Page 48 ================================================== UNCLASSIFIED A- 70 from Curacao Page 2 Mr and Mr s _ S . Pimsler , local merchant Dr . E_ A. Prince , dentist Mr Hubert L. Spencer , President_ Petroleum Workers Federation Curacao Mr Rene Moreno businessman Mr J.A_ Rojer Presi dent , Netherlands Antilles Credit Union League The Reverend Amado E J Romer Manager , Netherlands Antille s Credit Union League Curacao Sorority Society SUFA (Sociedad Union Femenina Antillana) Mr Marvin E. Zoetrum Mr L. A_ Abraham President The Staten 0 f the Netherlands Ant ille s Mr Jo se Lake , Editor and Publisher , The Windward Islands Opinion Philipsburg , St _ Maarten Mr Lionel Capriles , busine s sman Mr M_ F_ Henriquez , busine s sman Mr A_ van Shell Curacao N.V . Mr L_ Capriles , Vice President Chamber 0 f Commerce and Industry 0 f Curacao Mr F. W . van Ramshorst , Secretary , Chamber 0 f Commerce and Industry 0 f Curacao Mr Aniceto Ro sario _ President , Amb t enaren Credit Union Mr Harold Silvano_ Secretary, Ambtenaren Credit Union Mr W _ Thomas Rozier President The Board 0 f the U.R.A. local po litical party Mr Winston S.S.D_ Lourens Secretary General , Th e Board 0 f the U.R.Az Mr F.D van Grieken Secretary , The Staten 0 f the Netherlands Antilles HUSTON UNCLASSIFIED Os , ================================================== Page 49 ================================================== /z besr f, c2us/k1a9a 6 0 OUtGOING TELEGRAM Department of State 3 INDICATE: COlLECT 9 CHARGE To UNCLASS IF IED 8 Classification Origin ACTION: Amembassy VIENTIANE Jun 60 23 1_ Info: SUBJ : Condblences for Senator Kennedy REF : Vientiane 7077 Request you convey following reply from Vice President to Outhong Souvannavong _ President of S Council: J the Members of "On behalf of IXXXXXXKXXgXXXXKX the U.S. Senate and myself I wish to express our grateful appreciation for your kind and sympathetic message of condolence on the tragic death of Senator Robert F Kennedy . Office of Vice President does not to release text of message but has no objection if RLG does . END 0 8y #s 1 Draltod by: Tel. Ext_ Telegraphic transmission and EA/LC:RF8Zutz,Jr;cas 6/12/68 40261 classification approved by: EXX H Cloarances: EALC Martin Herz Vice President B Mr Rieliil Mrs Davis c S/S XEXXYN UNCLASS IF IED FORM Classification 8-65 DS-322 hc King plan MICROFILMEO ARUSK; ~Nhite ================================================== Page 50 ================================================== 434 Fending DEPARTMENT OF STATE Washington, D.C. 20520 8736 June 14, 1963 Eul Cleared by VP '8 Office (Rielly) with no changes per Donna Cunningham to Helen Brown 6114/68 Telegram sent 6/14/68 Bon 1838 33) FILES MEMORANDUM FOR MR . JOHN E RIELLESEB OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT HR _JLLLZJ Attention Keep this study together; Subject: Condolence Message from Bundestag President I enclose a message from Dr Eugen Gerstenmaier , President 0f the Federal German Parliament (Bundestag) in the name of that body extending condolences on the death of Senator Kennedy and expressing sympa thy for the Kennedy family. A suggested reply for transmission 2 to Dr Gerstenmaier through our Embassy in Bonn is also enclosed_ Benjanin E,Read Read 1 Executive Secretary Enclosures : @ 1 Suggested reply to Dr . Gerstenmaier_ 2_ Condolence message from Dr Gerstenmaier_ s/s B8f 1 A True Copy Ba EUR/ GER : TJHirschfeld: lpb Clearances: GER Mr . Puhan 6/11/68 X-4989 EUR s/S +1

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