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TLS as president signed “John Kennedy,” one page, 6.25 x 5.75, White House letterhead, May 21, 1963. Letter to Mr. McLay, in full: “You were most thoughtful and considerate to send me a copy of ‘The Spotters’ on behalf of the New Guinea Air Warning Wireless Association. I am very pleased to have this interesting account of the activities and experiences of the A.I.F. and to know of its close associations with the Coastal Watchers in New Guinea. Those of us who owe so much to these dedicated men are always delighted to see their contributions and exploits recognized and publicized. Please express to the members of your Association my thanks, as well as my respect and admiration.” Matted with a photo of Kennedy to an overall size of 15.75 x 12. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing.
The New Guinea Air Warning Wireless, also known as the ‘New Guinea Air Warning Wireless Company,’ ‘NGAWW,’ or ‘The Spotters,’ was a unique signals unit of the Australian Army formed in January 1942 in Port Moresby, Territory of Papua, during World War II, to provide early warning of Japanese air attack, and subsequently providing surveillance of shipping and ground-based troops. This specialized group was relied upon by countless American soldiers stationed on islands and mainland territories throughout Papua, New Guinea and Dutch New Guinea, men like John F. Kennedy. The book sent to President Kennedy was ostensibly the 1961 work The Spotters: A Brief History of the New Guinea Air Warning Wireless Company by Alan Mansfield.
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