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Domestic News
December 4, 1960
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Nationwide petitions urge President-elect John F. Kennedy to reappoint Henry Cabot Lodge as UN ambassador, led by Chicago-based Lodge-UN Committee; telegram highlights Lodge's diplomatic expertise post-1960 election.
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Urge Kennedy To
Name Lodge To
Old Post With UN
Petitions are being circulated across the nation requesting President-elect John F. Kennedy to re-appoint Henry Cabot Lodge, unsuccessful candidate for vice-president, to the United Nations post he now holds. Lodge is the ambassador to the world body. The group, named Lodge-UN Committee, has headquarters in Chicago.
A telegram to Kennedy reads: "Congratulations on a well-run campaign. As president of this great nation, you will be obliged to appoint a person as ambassador to the UN who can best represent the people of the US.
"We citizens, members of the Lodge-UN Committee urge you to re-appoint Henry Cabot Lodge to this post. This is the time when a man of Mr. Lodge's experience and diplomatic skill are a necessity.
"We are enclosing several petitions signed by citizens and voters, some of whom supported your efforts in the presidential race Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1960. As more signed petitions are received, they will be forwarded directly to you.
"Again, congratulations, and you may be sure that we will do everything in our power to help you maintain the number one position our nation enjoys in the eyes of the Free World."
Name Lodge To
Old Post With UN
Petitions are being circulated across the nation requesting President-elect John F. Kennedy to re-appoint Henry Cabot Lodge, unsuccessful candidate for vice-president, to the United Nations post he now holds. Lodge is the ambassador to the world body. The group, named Lodge-UN Committee, has headquarters in Chicago.
A telegram to Kennedy reads: "Congratulations on a well-run campaign. As president of this great nation, you will be obliged to appoint a person as ambassador to the UN who can best represent the people of the US.
"We citizens, members of the Lodge-UN Committee urge you to re-appoint Henry Cabot Lodge to this post. This is the time when a man of Mr. Lodge's experience and diplomatic skill are a necessity.
"We are enclosing several petitions signed by citizens and voters, some of whom supported your efforts in the presidential race Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1960. As more signed petitions are received, they will be forwarded directly to you.
"Again, congratulations, and you may be sure that we will do everything in our power to help you maintain the number one position our nation enjoys in the eyes of the Free World."
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Kennedy Appointment
Lodge Un
Petitions
Lodge Un Committee
What entities or persons were involved?
John F. Kennedy
Henry Cabot Lodge
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Chicago
Event Date
After November 8, 1960
Key Persons
John F. Kennedy
Henry Cabot Lodge
Event Details
Petitions are being circulated across the nation by the Lodge-UN Committee, headquartered in Chicago, requesting President-elect John F. Kennedy to re-appoint Henry Cabot Lodge as ambassador to the United Nations. A telegram was sent to Kennedy enclosing signed petitions and urging the re-appointment due to Lodge's experience and diplomatic skill.