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Federal Government: Defense Dept. TFX, 1963

 File — Box: 59, Folder: 11
Identifier: Folder 11

Scope and Contents

A small colllection of corresp. as follows: a letter (3/13/63) from David E. McGiffert (Asst. to the Secretary of Defense) to Congressman Wilson and enclosed copy of Secretary of McNamara's "Statement . . . to the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigation of the Committee on Government Operations U. S. Senate" (3/13/63) (32 pp.) re/ the Secretary's views "on the development of the TFX concept and on the selection of General Dynamics Corporporation as prime contractor;" letters (Mar.-Ap. 1963) from constituent Douglas T. Moore, Congressman Wilson and Philip W. Kelleher (Counsel, Committee On Armed Services) re/ concerns over "Air Force Secretary Zucherts's TFX contract error which will cost the taxpayer close ot half-a-million dollars;" a letter (5/21/63) from retired General Joseph T. McNarney (La Jolla, CA) and Wilson's reply (5/24/63) re/ too much partisanship in the controversy over the TFX program; & a copy of a letter (5/24/63) from Miss Jerry Marks (Los Angeles, CA) to Congressman Carl Vinson re/ Miss Marks' politically conservative criticism of Secretary McNamara and other Kennedy Administration policies.

Dates

  • created: 1963

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to some records is restricted, please consult with Special Collections & University Archives staff for details. Patrons wishing to use the Robert C. Wilson Papers must sign a "Researcher's Agreement," a copy of which can be obtained from Special Collections & University Archives staff.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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