Kennedy, John F (1917-63) 35th President of the United States (1961-63). Document Signed as President, one page, 11 x 14 in., The White House, May 8, 1963. Appointing Edgar F. Kaiser "by and with the advice and consent of the Senate…an Incorporator of the Communications Satellite Corporation…." Light crease in blank top left quadrant, not affecting the Presidential Seal at top. JFK's signature is bold.
The Communications Satellite Corporation (Comsat) was incorporated in 1962 by an act of Congress to establish a commercial system of international communications using artificial satellites. Comsat launched its first satellite, Early Bird (or Intelsat 1) in 1965, inaugurating a transatlantic service. Comsat is a member of the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization, Intelsat, which has over 140 representatives from other countries.
Edgar F. Kaiser (1908-81) was the son of famed industrialist Henry Kaiser. The Kaisers built ships and dams and created empires in aluminum, chemicals, cement, and steel, as well as cars. Edgar was also a founder of Kaiser Permanente, which became the largest private prepaid health program in the country. His son, Edgar Jr., is known for owning the Denver Broncos (1981-84) and for engineering the trade that brought Hall of Famer John Elway to the team.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
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