1974 Congressional Report: Enhancing Education and Rehabilitation Benefits for Vietnam-era Veterans
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_109_4_22_24_0050
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- 1974 Congressional Report: Enhancing Education and Rehabilitation Benefits for Vietnam-era Veterans
- Date Created:
- 1974-02-22
- EDTF:
- 1974-02-22
- Creator:
- Jones, James Robert, 1939-
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- James R. Jones Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/70
- Description:
- Congressman James R. Jones reported on the House of Representatives voting to pass the Veterans' Education and Rehabilitation Amendments of 1974 on February 19, 1974. The bill includes provisions such as increased educational assistance allowances, extended eligibility for training, and support for widows of veterans. The aim is to provide Vietnam-era veterans with the necessary resources to further their education and employment opportunities in light of inflation and rising costs. Jones emphasizes the importance of supporting those who have served their country and highlights the benefits of increased educational and vocational assistance for society as a whole.
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 93rd (1973-1975)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_109_4_0000, Box 22, Folder 24, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 1 Page
