Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK The Future of Energy: Senator Robert S. Kerr's Speech on Fuels for the Space Age 1961-01-01 1961-01-01 Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), 1896-1963 http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 87th (1961-1963) Robert S. Kerr Collection CAC_CC_31_7_7_21_0000, Box 7, Folder 21, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/102 CAC_CC_31_7_7_21_0001 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 https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/871352 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/CAC_CC_31_7_7_21_0001.pdf correspondence Energy policy--United States; Agricultural laws and legislation 14 Pages 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. Text