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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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.
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.
Notes
"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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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.