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Proposed Echo Satellite Program: A Strategic Move in the Cold War

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0006

Dates

  • July 24, 1961
  • 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Scope and Contents

The text is a letter from T. L. Brown to Senator Robert S. Kerr, suggesting the launch of a succession of "Echo" type satellites in order to place the United States on the offensive in the psychological aspect of the cold war. Brown believes that such a program would help protect future generations and establish US space rights. Senator Kerr responds positively to the suggestion and promises to bring it to the attention of officials in the civilian space agency.

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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