1. Ladonna Harris Advocates for Continuation of Anti-Poverty Program in 1967 Testimony Identifier: CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0006 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Fred R. Harris Collection Title: Ladonna Harris Advocates for Continuation of Anti-Poverty Program in 1967 Testimony Date: 1971-01-01 Creator: unknown Names: Comanche Nation Topic: African Americans, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States Congress: 92nd (1971-1973)
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred Harris, testified before a House committee in favor of continuing the anti-poverty program as a separate agency. She emphasized the importance of self-reliance and shared examples of beneficiaries in Oklahoma. LaDonna Harris received roses from the Office of Economic Opportunity director and praised the program for helping individuals acquire skills and become productive members of society. She also highlighted the need for steady jobs and education for success."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Ladonna Harris Advocates for Continuation of Anti-Poverty Program in 1967 Testimony")