95th Congress, First Session, House Bill 5718 (open access)

95th Congress, First Session, House Bill 5718

Bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives suggesting formal recognition to the Women's Air Forces Service Pilots (WASP) for their contributions and service during World War II. The bill was referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Date: March 29, 1977
Creator: United States. Congress. House.
Object Type: Legislative Document
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "A WASP Goes to Washington"] (open access)

[Clipping: "A WASP Goes to Washington"]

Newspaper clipping with an article about Doris Tanner and her meetings with congressional representatives to discuss WASP receiving veteran status.
Date: March 29, 1977
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Clipping: "WWII Women Fliers Seek Equality"] (open access)

[Clipping: "WWII Women Fliers Seek Equality"]

Newspaper clipping with articles about the WASP, their battle with Congress to acquire veteran status, and a brief history of them.
Date: March 6, 1977
Creator: Sawyer, Kathy
Object Type: Clipping
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Representative John Young to Eleanor Brown, March 15, 1977] (open access)

[Letter from Representative John Young to Eleanor Brown, March 15, 1977]

Letter from Representative John Young to Eleanor Brown acknowledging her request for copies of H. R. 3321 and S. 247. He mentions that he has enclosed copies of both bills.
Date: March 15, 1977
Creator: Young, John
Object Type: Letter
System: The Portal to Texas History