Memorandum from Jim Jones to President Johnson about the Fire on Apollo 1

In this memorandum, Jim Jones informs the President of the fire that kills the crew of Apollo 1. The President read the note aloud at the White House reception for Secretary of Commerce, John T. Connor. Virgil "Gus" Grissom, Roger Chaffee and Edward White died in the fire.

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THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON January 27, 1967 7:45 p.m. Mr. President: James Webb just reported that the first Apollo crew was under test at Cape Kennedy and a fire broke out in their capsule and all three were killed. He does not know whether it was the primary or backup crew, but believes it was the primary crew of Grissom, White and Chafe. Jim Jones Cares real This riste aloud (ergen receiving it) at The 2011 party kenowing day Tonnak.

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