Opposition to Inviting Russian Astronaut to United States
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0030
Dates
- Creation: June 07, 1961
- Creation: 87th Congress (1961-1963)
Scope and Contents
Mrs. Louis J. Hayes expresses her disapproval of the rumor that the government may invite the Russian astronaut Yuri Gagarin to visit the United States. She questions the validity of Gagarin's flight and believes that American pride should be in Commander Shepard instead. Senator Kerr responds, stating that he shares Mrs. Hayes' sentiments and doubts that the government would extend such an invitation. He thanks her for sharing her views.
Language of Materials
English
Creator(s)
Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), 1896-1963
Congress
87th (1961-1963)
Policy Area
Aeronautics; Government Operations and Politics; Constituent Correspondence
Tribal Affiliation(s)
Non-Specified
Source
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository