Defense, General, 1953
Scope and Contents
Accusation of cowardice against 45th Infantry Division in Korea; appraisal of land in Washington state; grazing lease at Camp Gruber; controversy over Catholic Church air time on Armed Services radio networks; mention of Okmulgee in article about industry dispersion plans of the Office of Defense Mobilization; controversial comments made by Secretary of Defense Charles Wilson; consideration for Congressional Medal of Honor; ideas for ending the Korean War; correspondents include Oklahoma congressional delegation and Ernest Shamblin.
Dates
- Creation: 1953
Creator
- From the Collection: Kerr, Robert Samuel, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1949-1963); 12th Governor of Oklahoma (1943-1947), 1896-1963 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Full Extent
From the Collection: 368.29 Linear Feet (296 containers)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository