Promoting American Government Education in High Schools: A Call for Legislation, 1973-07-05

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_3_20_0007

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Gary M. Ledbetter wrote to Representative James R. Jones advocating for American Government to be taught as a required course in all high schools in the United States. He provided reasons for why this would be beneficial, such as promoting voter education and accountability in government. Representative Jones responded, expressing support for the idea but believing it should be mandated at the state level rather than federally.

Dates

1973-07-05

Language of Materials

English

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