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Abe Fortas — Part 2

214 pages · May 12, 2026 · Document date: Oct 20, 1964 · Broad topic: Politics & Activism · Topic: Abe Fortas · 214 pages OCR'd
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SEPRET: reliable, loyal and dedicated public servant. He said Mr. Fortas has excellent judgment, is discreet and added that his morals, character and personal habits are above question. He recommended him for a position of trust and confidence with the Government. Abe Fortas Eugene V. Rostow, professor and chairman, Department of Law, Yale University, advised in New Haven, Connecticut, that he has been personally acquainted with Mr. Fortas since 1934. He said that he is a former student of Mr. Fortas'at Yale University. He continued that they had remained socially and professionally close since the 1930's and that he has worked with Mr. Fortas on many delicate matters in connection with their association with the Government. He advised there is no question or doubt concerning Mr. Fortas' capability or his character, associates, reputation and loyalty. He recommended him for a position of trust and confidence with the Government. 6 b7C advised in New York, New York, that he has Known ~” Mr. Fortas since Mr. Fortas was Under Secretary of the Interior. He described him as one of the really great men of this age. He said Mr. Fortas' moral character was of the highest and that_his associates, reputation and loyalty are above reproach. recommended Mr. Fortas for a position of trust and co ence with the Government. Adolf A. Berle, attorney, advised in Washington, D. C., that he is a former Assistant Secretary of State and that he has known Mr. Fortas very well for over twenty-five years. He said they were closely associated in Government and since leaving the Government they have served together on the Board of Directors of SuCrest Corporation. He said Mr. Fortas possesses high moral character and that he is an honorable man. He con@luded there has never been any question concerning his character or loyalty and he recommended him for a position of trust and confidence with the Government. -7~ a SY iy
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