Correspondence enlisting Senator Byrd's support
Economic assistance, Domestic--Law and legislation--United States.
Government correspondence.
United States. Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965
On December 1, 1964, West Virginia Senator Jennings Randolph wrote his in-state colleague, Senator Robert C. Byrd, requesting support for a bill that would provide aid to depressed areas throughout the Appalachian region. The Senate had passed a similar aid bill a few weeks earlier, but it did not make it through the House of Representatives prior to the close of the 88th Congress. As a result, a new bill needed to be reintroduced and passed in the Senate when the 89th Congress convened in January, 1965. Senator Byrd, himself a product of Southern West Virginia’s coalfields, readily agreed to sign on as a co-sponsor. Introduced on January 3, 1965, the Appalachian Regional Development Act passed the Senate on February 1, 1965 and the House of Representatives on March 3, 1965.
Randolph, Jennings, 1902-1998
Robert C. Byrd Congressional Papers, Congress Series, 89th Congress, Box 1
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1964-12-04
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Election Uncertainty in South Vietnam
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Byrd, Robert C.
Senator Byrd reported the upcoming election in South Vietnam and pointed to the act as a significant moment in history, and one which justified U.S. involvement in the efforts of establishing a strong democracy in the country in his September 2, 1966 "Byrd's Eye View" column.
Robert C. Byrd
Robert C. Byrd Congressional Papers
Association of Centers for the Study of Congress
1966-09-02
Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies
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West Virginia
July 26, Article "House Unit Approves Expanded Safety Bill"
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
An article from The Washington Post reporting the final committee vote on the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, sending it to the House of Representatives for passage. The article describes the arduous hearings and the testimony of some of the officials who participated. The article is authored by Morton Mintz.
The Washington Post
Harley O. Staggers, Sr. Congressional Papers
Association of Centers for the Study of Congress
1966-07-26
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education
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Letter from the U.S. Embassy in Saigon
United States--Foreign relations--Vietnam.
Vietnam War,1961-1975
Staggers, Harley O.
Following his 1965 visit to the U.S. Embassy in Saigon, Congressman Harley O. Staggers, Sr. continued a correspondence with diplomatic officials at the embassy. This letter from Ralph Francis Earl to Congressman Staggers, Sr. describes the political unrest in Vietnam but also defends U.S. involvement in the conflict.
Ralph Francis Earl
Harley O. Staggers, Sr. Congressional Papers
Association of Centers for the Study of Congress
1966-04-13
Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Washington D.C.
March 31, Important Date for Senior Citizens
Byrd's Eye View Newspaper Column
Robert C. Byrd
Robert C. Byrd Congressional Papers
Association of Centers for the Study of Congress
1966-02-25
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May 10, George Romney Testifies before House Commerce Committee
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
A photograph of Michigan Governor George Romney speaks with Congressman Harley O. Staggers, Sr., Chairman of the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce in the committee's chamber during hearings on the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
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Harley O. Staggers, Sr. Congressional Papers
Association of Centers for the Study of Congress
5/10/1966
Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education
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May 11, Article "Romney Asks Role for States in Car Safety Legislation"
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
An article from The Washington Post describing Michigan Governor George Romney's testimony before the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce during hearings on the National Motor Vehicle Safety Act. The article is authored by George Lardner, Jr.
The Washington Post
Harley O. Staggers, Sr. Congressional Papers
Association of Centers for the Study of Congress
1966-05-11
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May 12, UPI Wire on Hearings in House Commerce Committee
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
A United Press International (UPI) wire describing Ralph Nader's testimony before the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce during the hearings on the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Harley O. Staggers, Sr.
Harley O. Staggers, Sr. Congressional Papers
Association of Centers for the Study of Congress
1966-05-12
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May 16, Congress gets ready to legislate safety
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
A clipping from Business Week describing the forthcoming debates in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Business Week
Harley O. Staggers, Sr. Congressional Papers
Association of Centers for the Study of Congress
5/14/1966
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May 16, Speech to the Traffic Club of Washington Dinner
National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act
A speech given by Congressman Harley O. Staggers, Sr. to the Traffic Club of Washington D.C. during its "National Transportation Week" program held at the Willard Hotel on May 15-21, 1966.
Harley O. Staggers, Sr.
Harley O. Staggers, Sr. Congressional Papers
Association of Centers for the Study of Congress
1966-05-16
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