Armed Services: Universal Military Training, 1951
Scope and Contents
Topics include lowering the draft age from 19 to 18 _ years; increasing the service requirement from 21 to 26 months; and establishing a stand-by program for Universal Military Training (draft). Correspondents include American Legion; the Committee on the Present Danger; National Federation of Business and Professional Woman's Clubs; National Farmers Union; American Legion, Department of Oklahoma; and Oklahoma Farmers Union, plus several letters opposing UMT/the draft.
Dates
- Creation: 1951
Creator
- From the Collection: Steed, Thomas Jefferson, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 4th district (1949-1981), 1904-1983 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Certain series of this collection are stored off-site and require prior notice to access. If you wish to view these materials, please contact the Congressional Archives staff to arrange an appointment.
The Clippings Series is stored off-site.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 529.08 Linear Feet (427 containers)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository