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TLS as president, one page, 6.75 x 8.75, White House letterhead, December 15, 1961. Letter to President Joseph Kasavubu of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in full: "I am pleased that my Secretary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg, will be able to visit you in Leopoldville. Mr. Goldberg has my complete confidence, and I therefore hope you will feel free to discuss with him any questions you wish to take up. I thank you for receiving Mr. Goldberg, and in my own name and that of the American people, I send you friendly greetings and best wishes." In fine condition, with a light paperclip impression to the top edge. Accompanied by the original White House transmittal envelope.
The Congo gained independence from Belgium in June 1960; Joseph Kasa-Vubu became the new nation's first president in a coalition with Patrice Lumumba as prime minister. The Kennedy administration supported efforts to stabilize the newly independent republic amid political turmoil and Cold War tensions in the region.
From the Collection of Paul K. Carr, former UACC President and Noted Expert.
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