Sonic Boom Controversy in Oklahoma City
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_038_8_47_3_0029
Dates
- July 12, 1964
- 88th (1963-1965)
Scope and Contents
Residents of Oklahoma City have been enduring a six-month supersonic test that has caused damage to property and disturbed many citizens. While some support the test for scientific progress and economic benefits, others find the sonic booms to be a public nuisance. The Federal Aviation Agency denies selecting Oklahoma City for the experiment based on inferior construction, and many residents have filed damage claims. The experiment, which ends on August 3, aims to study the effects of supersonic flight and control the magnitude of sonic booms. Despite some opposition, the city hopes to benefit from the growth of the aviation industry and job creation in the future.
Creator
Non-specified
Congress 88th (1963-1965)
Policy Area 88th (1963-1965)
Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
Congress 88th (1963-1965)
Policy Area 88th (1963-1965)
Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
Source
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository