Demanding Proof: The Russian Space Deception
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0012
Dates
- Creation: April 24, 1961
- Creation: 87th Congress (1961-1963)
Scope and Contents
The letter acknowledges the receipt of a letter expressing doubt about the Russian claim of sending a man around the world in space. The writer questions why the US has accepted this claim without confirmation from scientists and suggests demanding proof to dismantle Russian propaganda. The writer believes the claim is a deception and a hoax.
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
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository