LETTER TO HON. JOHN F. KENNEDY FROM A. EGNAL

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80B01676R000100070001-5
• Release Decision: RIFPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 5
• Document Creation Date: December 14, 2016
• Document Release Date: October 22, 2002
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: October 28, 1963
• Content Type: LETTER

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5273 Diamond Street
Philadelphia 31, Pa.
October 28, 1963
NSC REFERRAL NOT REQUIRED
Hon. John F. Kennedy
President of the United States
White H use
Washington, D. 0,
Dear Mr. President:
I am enclosing a series of pictures that appeared
in yesterday's Philadelphia SUNDAY BULLETIN. It is difficult
to believe that this paper would have printed these pictures
unless it had been first assured of their authenticity,
These pictures by the Swedish photographer are too
reminiscent of what we learned was happening in the s8dirty
war" in Algeria. France was condemned for her part in it
and we, our government, stands in almost the same position.
We are supporting those who practice the inhumanity of man
to man depicted in the paper. Such behavior will only harden
the will to resist, especially when there exists real
grievances against those who exercise political power.
Mr. President, I contend that our presence in Viet-
nam is a very serious mistake. I urge you to take the issue
to the United Nations, that we use the machinery provided in
the previous settlement for North Vietnam and for Laos. And
above all, that we cease the oppression and persecution of
these people carried on with our funds and materials.
Recently we. had a visit from Mme Ngo from Vietnam,
If she is considered as a spokesman for the r~alers of that
unfortunate country then she confirms the arrogance, the
immorality and the disregard for fellow-humans which we have
read about in the N.Y.Times and elsewhere. These are not the
allies for a nation founded on the traditions of Thomas
Jefferson and George Washingt:)n,
Sincerely yours
gnal
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