(1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the United States. Kennedy faced-down the Kruschev during the Cuban Missile Crisis, re-invigorated NASA, and signed the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Assassinated November 1963 by Lee Harvey Oswald. T.L.S. as President on White House letterhead, 1p. large 8vo., Washington, July 2,1962 to Clarence E. Sandstrom of the Mount Morris, Illinois. In part: '...it gives me pleasure to send personal greetings on the occasion of the 125th anniversary observance of the founding of Mount Morris. The commemoration of local historical milestones serves a most significant purpose in our community life. These celebrations inspire anew a sense of pride in past accomplishments and a determination to hold firm to our priceless, heritage of freedom. I know that the town of Mount Morris will continue to go forward with progress through the coming years....' Boldly signed and fine.