KENNEDY CONNECTIONS

THE CONNECTION

• Hans Jensen wrote to John Kennnedy
• He wrote telling him of the issues of his price supports
• He told him that with the way he had them set
• The only way the market would go is down
• Senator Kennedy wanted to meet with Hans

price support
n.
Maintenance of prices, as of a raw material or commodity, at a certain level usually through public subsidy or government intervention.

THE ENCOUNTER

• After speaking at an event John met Hans
• He wished to speak to Hans about his concerns
• "I'm going to eat lunch in room 745 with...
• Jackie and Caroline. Would you like to join?"
• He joined and a bond was formed

THE JOURNEY

• Hans joined him on his campaign
• He was an ambassador of Nebraska
• The connections made helped win the presidency
• They were good friends

CONNECTIONS MADE

• Hans & his family often hosted JFK & family
• Bobby Kennedy stayed in their home in Aurora
• Ethel, JFK's mother, wrote him letters

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• They received Christmas cards
• Invited to the Inaugural Ball
• They sat in the President's Box

PRESIDENT KENNEDY

• After elected Hans was offered jobs in Washington
• Even as an ambassador to Denmark
• He declined, Hans didn't want to move

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• When JFK was assassinated Hans was distrought
• He couldn't bring himself to attend the funeral
• To Hans, he lost more than just his President

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• Jackie sent letters thanking them
• They had helped with the JFK library
• Where copies of these letters lie

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• Hans was going to manage Bobby's campaign
• After Bobby was killed connections were lost