Veterans Pension Adjustment: A Letter from C. C. Victory, Vice Chief Emeritus, Cherokee Nation
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_003_2_30_13_0002
Dates
- January 03, 1973
- 93rd (1973-1975)
Scope and Contents
The letter is from Charles C. Victory, a WWI Veteran, to Congressman Clem McSpadden regarding the adjustment of his Veterans pension due to income limitations set by the Veterans Administration. Victory expresses concern about being forced into poverty under the current law and urges for the continuation of the $78.75 pension for all qualified Veterans. The letter also includes a response from the Veterans Administration adjusting Victory's benefits based on his expected income. Victory is given the option to elect pension under the current law and is advised on how to appeal the decision if he disagrees.
Creator
Non-specified
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Policy Area Retirement; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Campaign management--United States
Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians
Congress 93rd (1973-1975)
Policy Area Retirement; Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Campaign management--United States
Tribal Affiliation Cherokee Indians
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository