Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the Soviet Union Washington, October 6, 1962, 12:25 p.m.

Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in the Soviet Union Washington, October 6, 1962, 12:25 p.m.

826. Following message for delivery soonest to Khrushchev from the President: Begin Verbatim Text: Dear Mr. Chairman: I thank you and the Soviet people on behalf of the American people for your congratulations on Commander Schirra's successful space flight./1/ Your greetings and best wishes have been conveyed to Commander Schirra.