Condolence Letter from President John F. Kennedy to the Widow of Major Rudolf Anderson
This item is a condolence letter from President John F. Kennedy to Mrs. Frances Jane Andersen, the widow of United States Air Force Major Rudolf Andersen, who died when his U-2 reconnaissance plane was shot down over Cuba during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The letter contains a...
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OCR Page 1 of 2THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
28 October 1962
Dear Mrs. Anderson:
I was deeply shocked by the loss of your
husband on an operational flight on Saturday, October
27th, 1962.
The courage and outstanding abilities of your
husband were evident throughout his career, as wit-
nessed by the award to him during the Korean War, of
the Distinguished Flying Cross with two clusters. His
tragic loss on a mission of most vital national urgency
was once again the sacrifice of a brave and patriotic
mans In time of crisis the source of our freedom
since the founding days of our country.
On behalf of a grateful nation, I wish to convey
to you and your children the sincere gratitude of all the
people. I have directed the award of the Distinguished
Service Medal to your husband.
Mrs. Kennedy joins me in extending to you our
deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband.
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Sincerely,
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Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962