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Title
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Edison Diamond Disc, Jack Brooks and George Mahon [1954]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-002593
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Mahon, George Herman, 1900-1985
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Dates
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1954
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Box
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2007-255/11
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Folder
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Press - Radio and TV Scripts
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Color photographs of sides A and B of the Edison Diamond Disc which was used to record an interview between Jack Brooks and Congressman George Mahon.
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Title
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Interview questions for George Mahon, undated [February 1954]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001796
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Mahon, George Herman, 1900-1985
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Topic
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Nuclear energy, Military policy
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Dates
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1954-02
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Box
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2007-255/11
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Folder
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Press - Radio and TV Scripts
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Interview questions for Jack Brooks's radio broadcast interview of Congressman George Mahon. Topics include Air Force technicians sent to Indo-China, war prisoners in Korea, and the U.S. Army's new atomic cannon.
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Title
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Interview questions for George Mahon, undated [February 1954]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001797
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Mahon, George Herman, 1900-1985
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Topic
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Military policy
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Dates
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1954-02
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Box
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2007-255/11
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Folder
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Press - Radio and TV Scripts
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Jack Brooks's questions for Congressman George Mahon's appearance on his radio broadcast concerning the defense budget, general foreign policy, and the recession.
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Letter from Jack Brooks to constituents, June 8, 1970
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001680
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Vietnam War (1961-1975)
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Dates
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1970-06-08
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Box
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2007-255/216
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Folder
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190.32
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A letter from Jack Brooks to constituents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew D. Smith, Jr., offering his condolences for the death of their son, Lieutenant Andrew D. Smith, III, who was killed in action in Vietnam. Brooks frequently sent condolence letters to constituents, particularly those whose family members were killed in the Vietnam War. Attached to this letter is the news release from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) listing the latest casualties of the conflict in Southeast Asia [camh-dob-001681].
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Title
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News release, April 8, 1954
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001789
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Hydrogen bomb -- Testing
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Dates
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1954-04-08
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Box
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2007-255/11
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Folder
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News Releases 1953-54
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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News release issued by Jack Brooks calling for the strengthening of U.S. military and civil defense systems after the public release of photographs of hydrogen bomb tests. Brooks notes his recent visit to Fort Bliss and Fort Hood to observe anti-aircraft artillery testing.
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Title
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News release, February 9, 1970
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001771
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Vietnam War (1961-1975)
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Dates
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1970-02-09
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Box
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2007-255/216
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Folder
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191.15
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Statement released by Jack Brooks expressing his opposition to a statement calling for an 18-month withdrawal from Vietnam. Brooks also criticizes President Richard Nixon's policy on the war.
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Title
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News release, November 9, 1954
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001779
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Armed Forces -- Reserves
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Dates
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1954-11-09
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Box
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2007-255/11
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Folder
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News Releases
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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News release announcing Jack Brooks's upcoming temporary active training duty with the U.S. Marine Corps on special assignment in Formosa. Brooks remained in the U.S.M.C. Reserves until 1972.
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News release regarding NATO weapon standardization and European defense preparedness, May 23, 1977
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001541
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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Dates
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1977-05-23
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Box
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2007-255/409
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Folder
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22
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A news release about Jack Brooks, Chairman of the U.S. House Government Operations Committee meeting with General Alexander Haig, Supreme NATO Commander, and other NATO leaders in Brussels, Belgium. It also states that Brooks will participate in North Atlantic Assembly meetings in Brussels. As a Vice President of the North Atlantic Assembly, Brooks was the highest ranking member representing the U.S. Congress.
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News release regarding resolution introduced by Jack Brooks at the North Atlantic Assembly, September 21, 1977
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001547
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Standardization
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Dates
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1977-09-21
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Box
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2007-255/409
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Folder
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25
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A news release detailing Jack Brooks's involvement in the annual North Atlantic Assembly meeting in Paris, France, including quotes from his presentation before the Economic Committee. At the time, Brooks was a Vice President of the NAA, the political arm of NATO. At the meeting, Brooks sponsored resolutions related to standardization and interoperability in NATO, citing the economic benefits of standardization in eliminating vast government waste. The NAA ultimately adopted the two resolutions that Brooks sponsored.
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Title
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Radio broadcast script, February 4, 1954
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001794
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Nuclear energy, Hydrogen bomb -- Testing
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Dates
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1954-02-04
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Box
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2007-255/11
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Folder
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Press - Radio and TV Scripts
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A typewritten radio script, with handwritten notes, discussing nuclear energy and hydrogen bomb testing. This script represents one of many radio programs made by Jack Brooks to air in his district as part of his regular communication with constituents.
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Title
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Radio broadcast script, January 20, 1954
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001793
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Legislation
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Dates
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1954-01-20
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Box
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2007-255/11
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Folder
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Press - Radio and TV Scripts
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A script for a radio broadcast delivered by Jack Brooks for a program that aired locally in his district. The script is typewritten with handwritten notes and edits. An Edison Diamond Disc recording of the broadcast was attached to this script and has been digitized.
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Title
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Radio broadcast script, undated [February 1954]
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001795
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Mahon, George Herman, 1900-1985
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Topic
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Nuclear energy, Hydrogen bomb -- Testing
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Dates
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1954-02
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Box
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2007-255/11
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Folder
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Press - Radio and TV Scripts
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A script for a radio broadcast delivered by Jack Brooks for a program that aired locally in his district. Brooks discusses nuclear energy and the Eisenhower Administration's nuclear weapons policy. Brooks interviews Congressman George Mahon. An Edison Diamond Disc recording of the broadcast was attached to this script and has been digitized.
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Recording of radio broadcast, February 14, 1954
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001940
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Contributor
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Mahon, George Herman, 1900-1985
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Topic
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Nuclear energy, Hydrogen bomb -- Testing
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Dates
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1954-02-14
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Box
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2007-255/11
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Folder
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Press - Radio and TV Scripts
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A recording of a radio broadcast delivered by Jack Brooks for a program that aired locally in his district. In this broadcast, Brooks interviews Congressman George Mahon and discusses nuclear policy. This program was part of regular radio communication between Brooks and his constituents. This recording was digitized from an Edison Diamond Disc.
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Recording of radio broadcast, January 24, 1954
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001939
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Legislation
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Dates
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1954-01-24
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Box
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2007-255/11
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Folder
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Press - Radio and TV Scripts
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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A recording of a radio broadcast delivered by Jack Brooks for a program that aired locally in his district. This program was part of regular radio communication between Brooks and his constituents. This recording was digitized from an Edison Diamond Disc.
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Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, American Defense Preparedness Association, National War College, Fort Mc Nair, Washington, D.C., Thursday, August 4, 1977
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001543
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Standardization
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Dates
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1977-08-04
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Box
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2007-255/409
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Folder
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24
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Speech delivered by Jack Brooks about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization weapons systems standardization and interoperability. This speech expands upon a previous speech delivered by Brooks in Brussels before the North Atlantic Assembly. The previous speech is item camh-dob-001542.
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Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks before the Economic Committee of the North Atlantic Assembly, Brussels, Belgium, Friday, May 27, 1977
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001542
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Standardization
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Dates
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1977-05-27
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Box
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2007-255/409
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Folder
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22
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Brooks's speech before the North Atlantic Assembly about standardization and the efficient allocation of resources. He draws on his experiences making U.S. government operations more efficient. Brooks believes the goal of efficiency in NATO has proven elusive and he explains methods by which their alliance can become more efficient. At the time, Brooks was a Vice President of the North Atlantic Assembly.
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Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks before the North Atlantic Assembly Plenary Session, Paris, France, September 22, 1977
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001544
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Standardization
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Dates
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1977-09-22
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Box
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2007-255/409
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Folder
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25
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Speech delivered by Jack Brooks before the North Atlantic Assembly Plenary Session describing the development of implementing standardization goals in NATO. He references earlier developments at their meeting in Brussels in May 1977 [camh-dob-001542] and ongoing developments in Congress, including passing the Defense Appropriations Authorization Act of 1977, demonstrating increasing momentum in standardization and interoperability in the U.S. government. The Resolution on Increased Cooperation in Alliance Arms Procurement is attached to the speech [camh-dob-001545], as is the order on standardization [camh-dob-001546].
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Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, B'nai B'rith luncheon, Galveston, Texas, Sunday, September 10, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001659
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Foreign affairs
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Dates
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1989-09-10
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Box
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2007-255/661
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Folder
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0.6
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks regarding Israel and foreign aid legislation. Brooks notes that he supports Israel as an important American ally, but that he has consistently voted against foreign aid throughout his career. Speech is typewritten with handwritten notes.