Kennedy, John F., thirty-fifth President

The Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States. John F. Kennedy. Containing the Public Messages, Speeches, and States of the President. 1961-1963. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office, 1962-1964

3 volumes, 8vo (9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.; 245 x 170 mm). 3 different frontispiece portraits of JFK. Publisher's blue cloth. Faux red morocco gilt spine labels.

3 volumes, 8vo (9 3/4 x 6 1/2 in.; 245 x 170 mm). 3 different fronstispiece portraits of JFK. Publisher's blue cloth. Faux red morocco gilt spine labels.
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Secretary of Defense McNamara's own copy, inscribed on the front free endpaper  in the first volume "R.S. McNamara | Washington D.C. | 4/15/62."