Photo: Courtesy Air Force Civil Engineering Center
Washington, D.C. – Senators Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) have introduced a bill that would designate the museum at Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville as the National Cold War Center.
Bill text may be found here.
“Eaker Air Force Base played a key role in the defense of our nation during the Cold War we ought to preserve its legacy and encourage the continued education of future generations. Our bill will officially recognize the museum in Blytheville as the nation’s National Cold War Center, which will help preserve this important history and be a boon to local tourism,” said Cotton.