The Importance of Federal Funding for Indian Healthcare, 1947-01-01 - 1947-12-31

Item — Box: SP 1, Folder: 23c

Identifier: CAC_CC_001_16_1_23C_0002

The Importance of Federal Funding for Indian Healthcare

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the importance of medical and hospital care for Native Americans, specifically mentioning the Indian Hospital at Talihina, Oklahoma. It emphasizes the impact of these services on local communities and highlights the federal government's obligation to provide assistance to Native Americans based on treaties. The speaker expresses concern about potential funding cuts and urges the government to continue supporting these services in the coming fiscal year.

Dates

Creation: 1947-01-01 - 1947-12-31

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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