Navigating Public Relations: The Challenges of Sonic Boom Testing
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_3_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Navigating Public Relations: The Challenges of Sonic Boom Testing
- Date Created:
- 1964-08-03
- EDTF:
- 1964-08-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- A. S. "Mike" Monroney Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/27
- Description:
- The document discusses the public relations and community reaction surrounding sonic boom testing in Oklahoma City. The program aimed to provide accurate information and manage news coverage effectively. However, uncertainties, conflicting information, and political controversy created challenges. The document also mentions future plans for education and communication with the public, as well as the need for addressing damage claims and improving boom control. Additionally, the text highlights the difficulty of separating the boom program from the FAA Aeronautical Center in the eyes of the community. Plans for a closing celebration event and efforts to rebuild a positive image in the future are also discussed.
- Policy Area:
- Environmental Protection
- Topic:
- Aeronautics
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_038_8_47_3_0000, Box 47, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- District of Columbia (national district), Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
