Kennedy Sees Cuban Prisoner Release As Political Christmas Gift
The release of Bay of Pigs captives is portrayed as a moral relief for Kennedy, easing criticism over 1961 air cover decisions. The article notes potential congressional debate on administration roles in arranging the exchange and possible tax handling of donated drugs and food. It cites GOP opposition to ransoms and stresses the foreign nationals involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Bell
Associated Press
Washington
Kennedy
Associated
Bay of Pigs
Fidel Castro
Congress
Internal Revenue Service
Red Cross
United States
U.S
Kennedy Gets Many Cards From Across the World
A flood of Christmas cards pours into the White House at 1500 daily, praising Kennedy and expressing gratitude for his Cuban crisis handling. Messages come from Hawaii to Tokyo, with many from children and teens. A San Diego fourth grader wished him a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and praised his management of the crisis.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Associated Press
Washington
White House
Kennedy
Palm Beach Ina
Hawaii
Tokyo
Forrestal
Santa
San Diego
Calif
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