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Support for Satellite Communications Legislation: A Letter Exchange

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0049

Dates

  • May 07, 1962
  • 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Scope and Contents

Senator Robert S. Kerr received a letter from Robert L. Shelton praising his communications satellite legislation and expressing support for private ownership of the space communications system. Shelton commended Kerr for his stance against socialism and pledged continued support in the fight for individual freedoms and free private enterprise. Kerr responded with appreciation for Shelton's comments and expressed confidence in the value of the satellite communications system.

Creator(s)

Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), 1896-1963

Congress 87th (1961-1963)

Policy Area Aeronautics; Government Operations and Politics; Constituent Correspondence

Tribal Affiliation(s) Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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