TORONTO – With Christmas just around the corner, the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library is reassuring children around the world that not even the threat of Soviet nuclear tests could stop Santa Claus from making his rounds.
The library posted a video to YouTube that featured the text of a 1961 letter from President John F. Kennedy to a little girl who was worried about possible Soviet nuclear tests hitting the North Pole.
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In the letter to 8-year-old Michelle Rochon, Kennedy says he shares her concerns, not just about the safety of Santa and the North Pole but for all people around the world. The president ends the letter by saying he talked to Santa just a day earlier and he is fine.
Below is the full text of the letter:
“Dear Michelle,
I was glad to get your letter about trying to stop the Russians from bombing the North Pole and risking the life of Santa Claus.
I share your concern about the atmospheric testing of the Soviet Union, not only for the North Pole but for countries throughout the world; not only for Santa Claus but for people throughout the world.
However, you must not worry about Santa Claus. I talked with him yesterday and he is fine. He will be making his rounds again this Christmas.
Sincerely,
John F. Kennedy”
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