Unique pairing of invitations sent to the 'Godfather of Soul,' including: an invitation from President and Mrs. Nixon to attend the black tie Gala Preview of John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, D.C. on May 27, 1971, with its blank response card; and an invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kennedy for a dinner before the Gala Preview at 636 Chain Bridge Road, McLean, Virginia, Senator Ted Kennedy’s D.C.-area residence. Includes the original mailing envelope for the Kennedy invitation, addressed to James Brown at King Records in Cincinnati. In overall fine condition.