Support for the Repeal of the Choctaw Termination Act of 1959, 1959-08-25

Item — Box: SP 13, Folder: 74

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_13_74_0001

Scope and Contents

Representative Carl Albert supports the repeal of the Act of August 25, 1959, regarding the Choctaw Tribe's affairs. He highlights the difficulties in carrying out the provisions of the Act and emphasizes the tribe's desire to continue receiving federal services as Indians. The Choctaw Tribe no longer wishes to be terminated, and resolutions from tribal leaders and councils urge the passage of the repeal bill. Representative Albert expresses gratitude for the subcommittee's consideration of the bill and is confident in its merits.

Dates

Creation: 1959-08-25

Creator

Albert, Carl Bert, 46th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1971-1977); Leader of the House Democratic Caucus (1971-1977); House Majority Leader (1962-1971); House Majority Whip (1955-1962); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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