The Importance of the Space Program in the Cold War

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0054

Staff Only

Dates

1961/1962
87th Congress (1961-1963)

Scope and Contents

The letter is addressed to Senator Strom Thurmond and expresses agreement with his comments on the space program being tied to the Cold War. The author believes that the filibuster against the communications satellite bill is jeopardizing the US position in the Cold War. The author also thanks Senator Thurmond for sharing his column and an editorial from the Augusta Chronicle.

Additional Description

Creator(s)

Thurmond, Strom, 1902-2003

Congress 87th (1961-1963)

Policy Area Aeronautics; Government Operations and Politics; Constituent Correspondence

Tribal Affiliation(s) Non-Specified