Letter and editorial advocate for improved educational benefits for Vietnam veterans.
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_10_2_0007
Dates
- December 18, 1973
- 93rd (1973-1975)
Scope and Contents
The text includes a letter from Department Commander Bill Baggett to Representative James Jones regarding the need for increased educational benefits for Vietnam Era Veterans. The letter is accompanied by an editorial from The Oklahoma Journal criticizing the inadequate educational benefits currently provided to veterans. The editorial highlights the challenges faced by Vietnam veterans, including high unemployment rates and limited access to education. The text also mentions a proposal from the Subcommittee on Education and Training of the Veterans' Affairs Committee in Washington to update the educational benefits program for veterans.
Extent
3 pages
Creator
Non-Specified
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Policy Area Education--United States; Speeches; Wars--History--20th century
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Policy Area Education--United States; Speeches; Wars--History--20th century
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository