Urgent Plea for American Advancement in Space
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0011
Dates
- April 18, 1961
- 87th Congress (1961-1963)
Scope and Contents
Mrs. Robert E. Morris, Jr. writes to Senator Robert S. Kerr and President Kennedy expressing her concerns about the Russian space program and the need for the United States to advance its own space program. She urges for more education and awareness about the situation, and is willing to bear a heavier tax burden for the advancement of space research and exploration. She emphasizes the importance of surpassing the Russians in space achievements and the potential consequences of falling behind.
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
Congress 87th (1961-1963)
Policy Area Aeronautics; Government Operations and Politics; Constituent Correspondence
Tribal Affiliation(s) Non-Specified
Source
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository