Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 15 x 11.25, September 5, 1961. President Kennedy appoints Congresswoman Marguerite Stitt Church of Illinois as “a Representative of the United States of America to the Sixteenth Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by President Kennedy and countersigned by Secretary of State Dean Rusk. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains crisp and fully intact. Framed and in fine condition.
Republican Marguerite S. Church was elected to Congress in 1950 to replace her husband, Ralph E. Church, after he passed away in office. During her twelve years of service, she earned the respect of members of both parties and—despite her sometimes vocal opposition to the policies of the Kennedy administration—the president recognized her abilities and appointed her as a delegate to the United Nations. A superb example of a Kennedy presidential appointment. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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