Urgent Plea for American Advancement in Space, 1961-04-18

Item — Box: 12, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0011

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Mrs. Robert E. Morris, Jr. writes to Senator Robert S. Kerr and President Kennedy expressing her concerns about the Russian space program and the need for the United States to advance its own space program. She urges for more education and awareness about the situation, and is willing to bear a heavier tax burden for the advancement of space research and exploration. She emphasizes the importance of surpassing the Russians in space achievements and the potential consequences of falling behind.

Dates

1961-04-18

Language of Materials

English

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