TLS as a Massachusetts congressman, signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.25 x 9, personal Congress of the United States, House of Representatives letterhead, November 25, 1952. Letter to Charles, in full: “I am sure you know how much I appreciate all of your efforts during the past months of the campaign. I am certain that we never would have survived the Eisenhower landslide if it had not been for the effectiveness of our organization, an organization, in my opinion, which was the best that the state had ever seen. I fully realize that this victory was won by the people such as yourself who carried out the many arduous but necessary tasks which constitute political success, and I want you to know how grateful I am to you for all your assistance. I am looking forward to seeing you sometime soon to thank you personally. I hope you will let me know if there is ever anything I can do.” Kennedy adds a handwritten postscript: “Many many thanks Charles.” In fine condition, with some light creasing in the lower blank area.
A letter of great historical interest following Kennedy's election to the Senate with a close victory over Republican incumbent Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. Kennedy, with the help of his brother, launched an innovative and personal campaign that utilized volunteers across the entire state, an organization that he credits here as the backbone of his success. Lodge, who neglected his Senate campaign for most of 1952 and instead served as Dwight D. Eisenhower's campaign manager for the latter’s presidential bid. On the weekend before the election Eisenhower visited Boston and energetically campaigned for Lodge, but it was not enough. Although Eisenhower carried Massachusetts by over 200,000 votes, Kennedy narrowly upset Lodge, winning by 70,000 votes and three percentage points.
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