1. The Future of Energy: Senator Robert S. Kerr's Speech on Fuels for the Space Age Identifier: CAC_CC_31_7_7_21_0001 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Robert S. Kerr Collection Title: The Future of Energy: Senator Robert S. Kerr's Speech on Fuels for the Space Age Date: 1961-01-01 Creator: Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), 1896-1963 Topic: Energy policy--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation Congress: 87th (1961-1963)
![["Senator Robert S. Kerr gave a speech before the Mid-Continent Oil & Gas Association discussing the importance of the oil and gas industry in relation to the space program. He highlighted the significant capital expenditures by the oil industry and the investment in the space program, emphasizing the economic growth and technological advancements it will bring. Kerr also mentioned the development of new materials such as Delrin by DuPont, with military and consumer applications. Overall, he expressed confidence in the benefits of investing in the space program for the economy and national security."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Robert%20S.%20Kerr%20Collection,%201871-1970/Speeches,%201871-1963-CAC_CC_31_7_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_31_7_7_21_0000--%20Fuels%20for%20the%20Space%20Age,%20December%206,%201961/thumbnails/CAC_CC_31_7_7_21_0001_thumbnail.jpg "The Future of Energy: Senator Robert S. Kerr's Speech on Fuels for the Space Age")