Urgent Plea for American Advancement in Space
Dates
- Creation: April 18, 1961
- Creation: 87th Congress (1961-1963)
Scope and Contents
Mrs. Robert E. Morris, Jr. writes to Senator Robert S. Kerr and President Kennedy expressing her concerns about the Russian space program and the need for the United States to advance its own space program. She urges for more education and awareness about the situation, and is willing to bear a heavier tax burden for the advancement of space research and exploration. She emphasizes the importance of surpassing the Russians in space achievements and the potential consequences of falling behind.
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