JOSEPH PATRICK KENNEDY, II

September 24, 1952

”One of Bobby’s first acts after his brother’s assassination was to write a letter to his eldest son, reminding eleven-year old Joseph Patrick Kennedy, II of the obligations of his name: ”You are the oldest of all the male grandchildren,” he wrote. ”You have a special and particular responsibility now which I know you will fulfill. Remember all the things that Jack started - be kind to others that are less fortunate than we - and love our country”