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President John F. Kennedy Awarded NTA Gold Medal

The Medal was awarded posthumously to Sen. Kennedy's brother, the late President John F. Kennedy, for his efforts on behalf of the textile industry, including the short-term cotton quota which was the predecessor to the Multifiber Arrangement that controlled world-wide imposition of textile import quotas until 2005.

Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of Northern Textile Association on September 15, 1965

Four years ago President John F. Kennedy raised to the level of national policy a Program for textiles on an industry-wide basis. Designed to take into account its range of products, his Program undertook to strengthen and industry, to expand consumption, investment and employment, and to encourage orderly international trade.

Notable progress has been accomplihsed and the work of full implementation continues. The industry has responded to the understanding and courage of John F. Kennedy and shares again in an expanding national economy, proving that free enterprise, like a free society, succeeds.

We cannot add to the honor of the memory of John F. Kennedy. In some measure we wish to acknowledge the debt of our industry to him whose vision, understanding and action infuses us with new hope and confidence.

Be it Resolved, therefore, that the Association Medal of gold be presented to The Honorable Edward M. Kennedy as a sign of our respect and affection for his brother, President John F. Kennedy.