Demanding Proof: The Russian Space Deception, 1961-04-24

Item — Box: 12, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0012

Staff Only

The letter acknowledges the receipt of a letter expressing doubt about the Russian claim of sending a man around the world in space. The writer questions why the US has accepted this claim without confirmation from scientists and suggests demanding proof to dismantle Russian propaganda. The writer believes the claim is a deception and a hoax.

Dates

1961-04-24

Language of Materials

English

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