Opposition to Inviting Russian Astronaut to United States, 1961-06-07

Item — Box: 12, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0030

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Louis J. Hayes expresses her disapproval of the rumor that the government may invite the Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin to visit the United States. She questions the validity of Gagarin's flight and believes that American pride should be in Commander Shepard instead. Senator Kerr responds, stating that he shares Mrs. Hayes' sentiments and doubts that the government would extend such an invitation. He thanks her for sharing her views.

Dates

Creation: 1961-06-07

Creator

From the Collection: Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), United States Senator from Oklahoma (1949-1963); 12th Governor of Oklahoma (1943-1947), 1896-1963 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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