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Opposition to Inviting Russian Astronaut to United States

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0030

Dates

  • June 07, 1961
  • 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Louis J. Hayes expresses her disapproval of the rumor that the government may invite the Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin to visit the United States. She questions the validity of Gagarin's flight and believes that American pride should be in Commander Shepard instead. Senator Kerr responds, stating that he shares Mrs. Hayes' sentiments and doubts that the government would extend such an invitation. He thanks her for sharing her views.

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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