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Very unique signed Presidential appointment for the playwright who penned "Camelot" - the musical for which the Kennedy legacy would be named! Partly-printed document signed as President, one page, 22.75" x 19", November 14, 1961. President Kennedy appoints Alan Jay Lerner "a Member of the Advisory Committee on the Arts (National Cultural Center) and do authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that Office and to have and to hold the said Office with all the powers and privileges thereunto of right appertaining unto him the said Alan Jay Lerner, during the pleasure of the President of the United States for the time being." Signed at the conclusion by Kennedy and countersigned by Secretary of State Dean Rusk. Document is affixed to an identical size mount. Some surface impressions, scattered toning and soiling, and some mild rippling from adhesive, otherwise very good condition. The white seal is toned and rippled, but intact. Kennedy's signature is very bold. Aside from being a classmate of Lerners in prep school and college, Kennedy had a great affinity for the music from Camelot. It wasn't until after his death that his administration would acquire its iconic nickname, "Camelot," taken from a Life magazine interview in which Jackie mentioned some lines from the musical. A terrific document with interesting relevance to the Kennedy legacy! Accompanied by a full Letter of Authenticity from PSA/DNA.