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KENNEDY, John F. (1917-1963). Pair of Books Inscribed by Kennedy's Friend and Advisor, Dave Powers (1912-1998), including: Profiles in Courage. New York: Harper & Row, [1961]. 8vo. 266 pp. Publisher's black cloth backstrip over blue boards, front board and spine stamped in gilt, publisher's dust jacket (front flap clipped at bottom - price is still present, minor rubbing to book and jacket). Fine. INAUGURAL EDITION, INSCRIBED BY POWERS TO COLLECTOR AND DEALER MAURY BROMSEN ON THE FRONT BLANK. And: Inaugural Address of John F. Kennedy President of the United States of America. [Washington, D. C., 1961]. 8vo. 8 pp. Publisher's special binding of white cloth backstrip over cream cloth, front board and spine stamped in gilt, slipcase (minor rubbing, soiling). Fine. ONE OF AN UNSTATED NUMBER OF COPIES IN A SPECIAL BINDING DESIGNATED FOR CABINET MEMBERS, FRIENDS, OR FAMILY MEMBERS. Inscribed by Powers on the ffep: “To: Charlotte Merry Christmas 1979 and Best wishes Dave Powers". Powers was Kennedy's close friend and confidant, and his Special Assistant and assistant Appointments Secretary. Later, Powers was the curator of the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum. An excellent Kennedy association.