Correspondence Regarding Soviet Space Failures, 1962-09-06

Item — Box: 12, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0080

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.

Dates

Creation: 1962-09-06

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

From the Collection:

English

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