Senate Democrats Dine on School Lunch

09/24/1981

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In 1981, the USDA attempted to save a potential $1 billion by reclassifying ketchup and relish as vegetables. In protest, Senate Democrats staged luncheons made to the proposed new standards. The bad press and public outcry prevented the policy’s implementation.

This primary source comes from the Roddey E. Mims Collection.

National Archives Identifier: 5723121

Full Citation: Senate Democrats Dine on School Lunch; 09/24/1981; Roddey E. Mims Collection. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/senate-democrats-dine-on-school-lunch, December 4, 2024]

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