Oklahoma City Split Over Sonic Boom Experiment
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_038_8_47_3_0015
Dates
- May 17, 1964
- 88th (1963-1965)
Scope and Contents
Oklahoma City is divided over a test called Operation Bongo, which involves daily sonic booms for 15 weeks. Some residents are irked and seeking court aid to end the test, while others see it as a contribution to progress. The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting the experiment to study the effects of supersonic transport operations. The tests have caused unrest and threats against officials, with some residents feeling like guinea pigs. There is debate over the constitutionality and necessity of the tests, with concerns about damage and annoyance to the public.
Creator
Non-specified
Congress 88th (1963-1965)
Policy Area Aeronautics; Government Operations and Politics
Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
Congress 88th (1963-1965)
Policy Area Aeronautics; Government Operations and Politics
Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
Source
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository