11/22/1963 Teletype Announcing Nikita Khrushchev’s Reaction to JFK Assassination
JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION. Original November 22, 1963 teletype announcing Nikita Khrushchev’s reaction to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Contains one page, measures 8.5 and 6 inches, and in very fine condition with rough edges to the top and bottom. ORIGINAL NOVEMBER 22, 1963 TELETYPE ANNOUNCING NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV’S REACTION TO THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY: “SOVIET PREMIER KHRUSHCHEV WAS REPORTED HEADING BACK TO MOSCOW TONIGHT AFTER BEING INFORMED OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY’S ASSASSINATION.” Reads in full: “UPR175 (Russia) (Moscow)---Soviet Premier Khrushchev was reported heading back to Moscow tonight after being informed of President Kennedy’s assassination. Khrushchev was in Kiev (Kee-Ehf) Wednesday to meet with the Danish Foreign Minister. All Soviet news media have reported Mr. Kennedy’s Death. On Moscow radio, a bulletin of the President’s assassination was read twice and then solemn funeral music was played---an unprecedented tribute of mourning to Mr. Kennedy. The official Tass News Agency reported the tragedy and claimed the President had been murdered by what were termed ‘extreme right wing elements.’ U-S Ambassador Foy Kohler told newsmen: ‘I’m devastated, I don’t know what to think.’ Soviet Ambassador Andrei Gromyko phoned Kohler to express sympathy. SR72SPCS 11/22.”
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| President | John F. Kennedy |
| Material | Paper |
| Theme | Political |
| Year | 1963 |
| Term In Office | 1961-63 |
| Country/Region | United States |
JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION. Original November 22, 1963 teletype announcing Nikita Khrushchev’s reaction to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Contains one page, measures 8.5 and 6 inches, and in very fine condition with rough edges to the top and bottom. ORIGINAL NOVEMBER 22, 1963 TELETYPE ANNOUNCING NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV’S REACTION TO THE ASSASSINATION OF PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY: “SOVIET PREMIER KHRUSHCHEV WAS REPORTED HEADING BACK TO MOSCOW TONIGHT AFTER BEING INFORMED OF PRESIDENT KENNEDY’S ASSASSINATION.” Reads in full: “UPR175 (Russia) (Moscow)—Soviet Premier Khrushchev was reported heading back to Moscow tonight after being informed of President Kennedy’s assassination. Khrushchev was in Kiev (Kee-Ehf) Wednesday to meet with the Danish Foreign Minister. All Soviet news media have reported Mr. Kennedy’s Death. On Moscow radio, a bulletin of the President’s assassination was read twice and then solemn funeral music was played—an unprecedented tribute of mourning to Mr. Kennedy. The official Tass News Agency reported the tragedy and claimed the President had been murdered by what were termed ‘extreme right wing elements.’ U-S Ambassador Foy Kohler told newsmen: ‘I’m devastated, I don’t know what to think.’ Soviet Ambassador Andrei Gromyko phoned Kohler to express sympathy. SR72SPCS 11/22.”
