DEPARTMENT OF STATE EUR-6 AIRGRAM POL 6 US/KENNEDY REP AP CULIS-1F FOR RM RM ONLY EUR FE A-5 UNCLASSIFIED NEA NEA INR NO. NO. HANDLING INDIGATOR NEA INR TO : Department of State : COPENHAGEN, ROME INFO AID : CODENHACEN, ROME A A A A FRB FRB : Anconsul TURN DATE: February 11, 1969 AGR COM FRIB INF LAB TAR SUBJECT : Greenland Peaks named for John and Robert Kennedy INF TARE TR XMB AIR REF ARMY AIR ARMY NAVY The Alpine Club of Alpignano, Italy (a suburb of Turin) has informed The Consulate that on July 3, 1968 an expedition consisting of members USDA NSA of the Alpigne branch of the Alpine Club Of Italy (CAT) climbed OSD 10 within Greenland peaks, 4,161,416 feet high and christened them John and Robert Kennedy. The peaks are in the District of Angussalskirk, approximately 50 miles north of the town of Angssalskik, and about three hours by sea from Eskki of Kilimanulok, and the exact location between the forces Kasagasagaty of Kasaulano. The summit location is between the woods hiking and climbing, and although the peaks are not particularly high, they are considerably higher than other mountains are not particularly high, they are considered higher than the peaks can be seen from the area. That photograph of John Kennedy to climb can be taken from the single enclosed with the Peak supplied to the Consulate, which is enclosed this airframe. <loc_215><loc_609>The summits of the peaks were reached by three alpinists led by the President of the Alpinignano branch of THE CAI, Alpinisto, Flore, and <loc_900><loc_664><loc_211><loc_656>including also Glamaria GUASIT and Flavio BERTOIOLO.

Summary  
The documents detail international reactions to Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination on June 5, 1968, including condolences from Italy, Zambia, and other regions. A telegram dated August 13, 1968, records memorials and tributes in Naples, Italy, with signed letters and telegrams from citizens and officials. Another telegram from August 16, 1968, references Sirhan Sirhan’s trial for assassinating RFK, noting defense arguments about Arab nationalist motivations. A separate entry mentions the naming of Greenland peaks after John and Robert Kennedy by an Italian Alpine Club expedition in July 1968. Additional telegrams reference requests to contact Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy regarding events in Nelson, New Zealand, and the distribution of condolence materials.  

A Zambian government letter from June 1968, addressed to U.S. Ambassador Robert C. Good, acknowledges public sentiment linking RFK’s assassination to perceived American societal issues, including media portrayals of violence and inequality. The document notes Zambian efforts to address gun control concerns and criticizes press coverage for exacerbating tensions. Portuguese-language editorials from *Diario* (June 7) and *Noticias* (June 8) frame Kennedy’s assassination as a symbol of democratic failure, referencing historical assassinations of Lincoln, King, and others. A memorial service in Lourenço Marques (modern Mozambique) is described, including Anglican Church involvement and a sermon by Rev. R. A. Lovewell.  

In July 1968, the U.S. Consulate in Calcutta compiled condolence messages from Indian residents, including letters, postcards, and acknowledgment cards to be forwarded to RFK’s family. A separate entry references a June 9, 1968, letter from Juan Bosch (Dominican Republic political figure) to Sacha Volman, discussing anti-American sentiments within the PRD and internal conflicts between Bosch and Pefa Gomez regarding party relations with the U.S.  

Key People  
- Sirhan Sirhan: Defendant in RFK’s assassination trial; argued Arab nationalist motives.  
- Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy: Requested participation in events in Nelson, New Zealand.  
- Robert C. Good: U.S. Ambassador to Zambia; corresponded with Zambian officials.  
- R.C. Kamanga: Zambian Foreign Minister; addressed public sentiment about RFK’s assassination.  
- Rev. R. A. Lovewell: Anglican Church rector in Lourenço Marques; delivered memorial sermon.  
- Joseph C. Wheeler: Consul General in Barga, Italy; participated in Kennedy memorials.  
- Allen & Greenberg: U.S. Foreign Service Officers (FSOs); attended Folonia memorial activities.  
- Juan Bosch: Political figure in Santo Domingo; discussed PRD/US relations.  
- Sacha Volman: PRD confidant; received Bosch’s letter.  
- Pefa Gomez: PRD leader; involved in internal conflicts with Bosch.  

Key Locations  
- Naples, Italy: Site of condolence memorials and events following RFK’s assassination.  
- Nelson, New Zealand: Town requesting contact with Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy.  
- Lusaka, Zambia: Location of diplomatic correspondence regarding RFK’s assassination.  
- Greenland: Peaks named after John and Robert Kennedy by an Italian expedition.  
- Lourenço Marques (modern Mozambique): Memorial service location for RFK; included Anglican Church involvement.  
- Barga, Luca, Italy: Site of 1966 municipal park dedication honoring Kennedys.  
- Folonia, Grosseto, Italy: Location of 1968 memorial Mass and cultural activities.  
- Calcutta, India: U.S. Consulate compiled condolence materials following RFK’s assassination.  
- Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic: Home of Juan Bosch; referenced in PRD internal conflicts.  

Key Events  
- Naming of Greenland peaks (July 3, 1968) by the Alpine Club of Alpignano.  
- Condolence book compiled by U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, following RFK’s assassination.  
- Sirhan Sirhan’s trial (August 16, 1968); defense argued Arab nationalist motives.  
- Memorial services and public tributes in Naples, Italy; included signed memorials and telegrams.  
- Zambian government response to public sentiment linking RFK’s assassination to U.S. societal issues (June 1968).  
- Portuguese-language editorials (*Diario*, *Noticias*) critiquing democracy and violence (June 7–8, 1968).  
- Memorial service in Lourenço Marques (June 9, 1968); included Anglican Church involvement.  
- Fountain dedication and park inauguration in Barga, Italy (July 15, 1966).  
- Memorial Mass and cultural activities in Folonia, Italy (July 7, 1968).  
- Compilation and forwarding of condolence letters from Calcutta to RFK’s family (July 1968).  
- Juan Bosch’s letter to PRD leaders discussing anti-American sentiments and internal conflicts (June 9, 1968).  

Key Organizations  
- Alpine Club of Alpignano: Italian organization that named Greenland peaks after Kennedys.  
- U.S. Embassy, Monrovia: Distributed condolence materials following RFK’s assassination.  
- U.S. Embassy, Wellington: Handled requests related to Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy and the Trafalgar Convention.  
- Government of Zambia (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): Engaged in diplomatic correspondence regarding RFK’s assassination.  
- Anglican Church in Lourenço Marques: Organized memorial service for RFK.  
- "Giovanni Pascoloni Benevolent Society" (Chicago): Participated in 1966 Barga memorial activities.  
- Perla' Cultural Society (Folonia, Grosseto): Organized 1968 memorial Mass and cultural events.  
- Partido Revolucionario Dominicano (PRD): Discussed internal conflicts and U.S. relations in Juan Bosch’s letter.  
- U.S. Consulate General in Calcutta: Compiled condolence messages from Indian residents following RFK’s assassination.  
- Bureau of Information and Public Affairs (U.S. Department of State): Recorded condolence messages for the Kennedy family.

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