Supporting the Bureau of Indian Affairs: A Focus on Health and Education in Oklahoma's Congressional District, 1956-01-01 - 1956-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 61

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_61_0024

Scope and Contents

The speaker, who represents a district with a significant Native American population, expresses pride in the contributions of the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes. He highlights the importance of funding for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, particularly in the areas of health and education. The speaker praises a hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma, for its quality care and hopes that the appropriation bill will provide enough funds to maintain its operation.

Dates

Creation: 1956-01-01 - 1956-12-31

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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