From collection Moorhead "Mike" C. Kennedy, III Collection
Western Union Telegram to Louisa Kennedy and Hostage Families from Bea Pickrel, Dec 12, 1980
Telegram letting Louisa Kennedy and the Hostage Families know Giant Food Store 35 is flying yellow ribbons inside and outside until the hostages return.
Details
8.5x5.5 inches
The telegram is typed on brown and yellow Western Union Telegram printer paper. The paper has continious feed holes on either side.
There is significant browning along the left side of the telegram which continues across the whole page on a diagnal.
Moorhead “Mike” C. Kennedy, III
FLAG held several Family meetings in various regions of the country throughout the hostage crisis. The function of these meetings was to disseminate information, offer emotional support, allow Government officials to address all the families at once, and to obtain information from the families as to their needs and concerns.