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
Congress 87th (1961-1963)
Policy Area Aeronautics; Government Operations and Politics; Constituent Correspondence
Tribal Affiliation(s) Non-Specified
Source
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository