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In 1962 a 14-year-old by the name of Robert White wrote to President John F. Kennedy's personal secretary requesting the President's autograph. Within a few weeks Evelyn Lincoln honored the boy's request by sending him a facsimile signature in the mail.

That began a relationship of correspondence that lasted 33 years. Impressed with White's passion for presidential history, Mrs. Lincoln gave him thousands of documents and mementos. She saved whatever could be saved including even the doodles JFK drew during meetings. Today, Robert White, now 51, boasts the largest private collection of Kennedy memorabilia, over 50,000 items.

Receiving begins with the courage to ask.

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