95th Congress, First Session, Senate Bill 247

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Bill introduced in the U.S. Senate suggesting formal recognition to the Women's Air Forces Service Pilots (WASP) for contributions and service during World War II. The bill was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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2 p. ; 28 x 19 cm.

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United States. Congress. Senate. January 14, 1977.

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This legislative document is part of the collection entitled: National WASP WWII Museum and was provided by the National WASP WWII Museum to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 84 times. More information about this document can be viewed below.

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National WASP WWII Museum

Located at Avenger Field in Nolan County Texas, the WASP World War II Museum commits to preserving the legacy of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of WWII. As a teaching museum, it features archives, exhibits, and oral histories that record a significant period in history when women dared to break barriers and contribute to victory.

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  • Main Title: 95th Congress, First Session, Senate Bill 247
  • Added Title: 95th Congress, 1st Session: S. 247
  • Added Title: A bill to provide recognition to the Women's Air Force Service Pilots for their service to their country during World War II by deeming such service to have been active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States for purposes of laws administered by the Veterans' Administration.
  • Series Title: Eleanor Brown Collection

Description

Bill introduced in the U.S. Senate suggesting formal recognition to the Women's Air Forces Service Pilots (WASP) for contributions and service during World War II. The bill was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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2 p. ; 28 x 19 cm.

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"In the Senate of the United States. January 14, 1977 Mr. Goldwater introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs."

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National WASP WWII Museum

Bringing the history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots to life, these archives represent the role of the flight school in training women pilots to fly military planes and show how WASPs responded socially and professionally to new challenges brought by war. Included are financial documents, photographs, scrapbooks, correspondence, pilots' logs, and flight manuals.

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Featuring thousands of newspapers, photographs, sound recordings, technical drawings, and much more, this diverse collection tells the story of Texas through the preservation and exhibition of valuable resources.

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  • January 14, 1977

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United States. Congress. Senate. 95th Congress, First Session, Senate Bill 247, legislative document, January 14, 1977; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth908743/: accessed May 2, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting National WASP WWII Museum.

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