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John F. Kennedy

“Certainly the challenge offered to medicine by multiple sclerosis is as great as that offered by many of the better known maladies, and the need for funds in urgent.

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“Certainly the challenge offered to medicine by multiple sclerosis is as great as that offered by many of the better known maladies, and the need for funds in urgent.

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, United States Senate letterhead, April 16, 1953. Letter to a representative of the American Optical Company. In part, “I wish to thank you for your recent letter in which you discussed the topics of multiple sclerosis and the petition of the Mohawk Airlines…Certainly the challenge offered to medicine by multiple sclerosis is as great as that offered by many of the better known maladies, and the need for funds is urgent. You will be pleased to know that the amount allocated by the Bureau of the budget for research on multiple sclerosis is $840,000 this year…I am quite hopeful there will be no appreciable cut, if any at all, in this appropriation.” In fine condition, with small stamp date to top right, expected folds and a three line office notation to bottom. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #295 - Ended March 16, 2005