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| Haile Selassie the First - November 23, 1963 |
Kennedy, the great leader and President of the American nation, a man
dedicated to the achievement of world peace and equality and dignity to all
men.
We met President Kennedy in Washington less than two months ago. It
was Our privilege then to witness for Ourself the untiring efforts and the
far-sighted vision which he brought to his role as leader of the American
people. We were struck by his courage and resoluteness, by his
determination that peace must be assured to all men, by his devotion to the
principles of the equality of men and the assurance of life, liberty, and
happiness to all. It is not given to many to leave in so short a span of
years, so indelible an imprint on his nation and on the course of world
events.
Not only Ethiopians but all men mourn the passing of this great statesman.
Struck down by an assassin's bullet, he died a martyr to the highest ideals
of humanity. Let each Ethiopian today pause for a moment in his daily
tasks and lament the passing of this man, a good friend to Ethiopia, who
understood Our problems, who sympathized with us in Our struggles and
who shared Our dearest desires and hopes for the future.
The untimely and sudden death of President Kennedy at an early age has
deprived the American nation and the entire world of the inspiration and
services of this dedicated and determined leader. He will be mourned not
only by his loved ones but by all peoples, and particularly by the peoples of
Africa.
In this time of suffering and sorrow, We extend Our deepest and most
heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Kennedy, to their young children, to the father
and mother so rudely and suddenly deprived of a beloved son, to his
relatives, and to the American people who have sustained so cruel a loss.
We ask Almighty God to support and strengthen his family and the
American people in his unhappy hour, and We pray that his soul may rest
in peace, as his memory will live in history.
dedicated to the achievement of world peace and equality and dignity to all
men.
We met President Kennedy in Washington less than two months ago. It
was Our privilege then to witness for Ourself the untiring efforts and the
far-sighted vision which he brought to his role as leader of the American
people. We were struck by his courage and resoluteness, by his
determination that peace must be assured to all men, by his devotion to the
principles of the equality of men and the assurance of life, liberty, and
happiness to all. It is not given to many to leave in so short a span of
years, so indelible an imprint on his nation and on the course of world
events.
Not only Ethiopians but all men mourn the passing of this great statesman.
Struck down by an assassin's bullet, he died a martyr to the highest ideals
of humanity. Let each Ethiopian today pause for a moment in his daily
tasks and lament the passing of this man, a good friend to Ethiopia, who
understood Our problems, who sympathized with us in Our struggles and
who shared Our dearest desires and hopes for the future.
The untimely and sudden death of President Kennedy at an early age has
deprived the American nation and the entire world of the inspiration and
services of this dedicated and determined leader. He will be mourned not
only by his loved ones but by all peoples, and particularly by the peoples of
Africa.
In this time of suffering and sorrow, We extend Our deepest and most
heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Kennedy, to their young children, to the father
and mother so rudely and suddenly deprived of a beloved son, to his
relatives, and to the American people who have sustained so cruel a loss.
We ask Almighty God to support and strengthen his family and the
American people in his unhappy hour, and We pray that his soul may rest
in peace, as his memory will live in history.
| Chapter XVII |
| Upon The Death Of President Kennedy Nov. 23, 1963 |
| Humanitarian |