Opposition to Statehood for Hawaii: A Letter from a Navy Sailor, 1956-03-01

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 23

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_9_1_23_0007

Scope and Contents

The letter is from a Navy serviceman stationed in Hawaii who is against statehood for Hawaii due to various reasons such as unfair treatment of servicemen, corruption, high prices, and lack of readiness for statehood. The serviceman expresses concern for his safety and his family's safety and looks forward to returning to the continental U.S. The letter was addressed to Senator Robert S. Kerr, who acknowledges the serviceman's views and wishes him well.

Dates

Creation: 1956-03-01

Creator

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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