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Correspondence Regarding Soviet Space Failures

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0080

Dates

  • September 06, 1962
  • 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Scope and Contents

The text includes a series of letters regarding the disclosure of information about Soviet space failures and the government's policy on publicizing such information. Senator Robert S. Kerr and Representative George P. Miller discuss the importance of the President determining what information should be disclosed for national security reasons. They also mention the role of the media in addressing this issue. Additionally, a letter from Frank Robbins, Jr. praises Kerr and Miller for their efforts in revealing the truth about Soviet space achievements.

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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