John F. Kennedy Presidency White House Press Release Announcing H. Moody Brickett as United States Attorney for Montana, 1961

John F. Kennedy

Ephemera

Kennedy, John F. Original White House press release dated August 28, 1961, announcing Kennedy’s intention to appoint H. Moody Brickett as United States Attorney for the District of Montana. Issued during the first year of Kennedy’s presidency, the document records the White House announcement preceding Brickett’s formal nomination to the Senate and documents the administration’s appointment of the chief federal prosecutor for Montana.

Office of the White House Press Secretary. August 28, 1961. One page, measuring 8.5 x 11 inches. The release announces Kennedy’s intention to appoint H. Moody Brickett as United States Attorney for the District of Montana. The nomination was formally received by the Senate on August 29, identifying Brickett as succeeding Krest Cyr and specifying a four-year term. The Senate confirmed the appointment on September 8, 1961.

United States Attorneys direct federal criminal prosecutions and represent the United States in civil litigation within their judicial districts, making their selection a substantive component of presidential administration of the Department of Justice. This release preserves the White House’s contemporary announcement immediately before Brickett’s nomination entered the Senate confirmation process. Excellent condition overall.

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