Community Action and Economic Opportunity: A Chronicle of the War on Poverty in Vermont, 1967-05-15

Item — Box: 282, Folder: 21

Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0012

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the impact of the Office of Economic Opportunity's Community Action program in Raleigh County, West Virginia. Residents share their positive experiences with programs such as medical care and hot lunches for schools, and highlight the effectiveness of lobbying for legislation to benefit the community, such as a strip mining law. The document emphasizes the importance of community involvement and hope for the future.

Dates

Creation: 1967-05-15

Creator

From the Collection: Harris, Fred R., 32nd Chair of the Democratic National Committee (1969-1970); United States Senator from Oklahoma (1964-1973), 1930- (Person)

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