Promoting American Government Education in High Schools: A Call for Legislation

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_7_3_20_0007

Dates

Creation: July 5, 1973
Creation: 93rd Congress (1973-1975)

Scope and Contents

Gary M. Ledbetter wrote to Representative James R. Jones advocating for American Government to be taught as a required course in all high schools in the United States. He provided reasons for why this would be beneficial, such as promoting voter education and accountability in government. Representative Jones responded, expressing support for the idea but believing it should be mandated at the state level rather than federally.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Creator

non-specified

Policy Area

Education

Congress

93rd (1973)

Tribal Affiliation

Nonaffiliated+-

Additional File Versions

Digital Preservation Staff System

Related Names

Source

Jones, James Robert (Jim), United States Ambassador to Mexico (1993-1997); Chair of the House Budget Committee (1981-1985); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1973-1987), 1939- (Person)

Linked Records

James R. Jones Collection | James R. Jones Legislative Series, 1968-1986 | Education and Labor, July-December, 1973 | Promoting American Government Education in High Schools: A Call for Legislation, 1973-07-05

External Documents

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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