Letter from Robert Merriam to Laurence Curtis Regarding the Display of the New 50-Star Flag at Fort McHenry at 12:01 a.m. on July 4, 1960

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3+ RECORD O.F. JUNISHAD GENTRAL FILES June 3, 1960 CONGRESSIONAL CANDER Dear Congressman Curtis: The President has asked me to tell you that he has decided to have the first fifty-star flag displayed at Fort McHenry at 12:01 a. m. on July 4, 1960. This, of course, makes it impossible to comply with the request of Reverend J. Murray Marshall that the first display be over the Park Street Church in Boston. The President regrets that he was unable to comply with Reverend Marshall's request, but has asked that you express to Reverend Marshall his deep appreciation of his suggestion. Sincerely yours, Robert E. Merriam Deputy Assistant to the President The Honorable Laurence Curtis House of Representatives Washington, D. C. CC: Mr. Anderson Aza Mr. Harlow Mr. Fox Mrs. Wheaton Nothing else sent file on of 6/17/60 CHOSS CARD tuk STATE SECAT tarti