TAFT FOR AMERICA: A Call for Non-Partisan Support, 1948-01-17

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 43

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_1_6_43_0005

Scope and Contents

The text is a letter from Frank A. Scervini, the Chairman of a non-partisan committee advocating for the nomination and election of Robert A. Taft for President of the United States in 1948. Scervini emphasizes the need for a candidate who can appeal to both Republican and Democratic voters, particularly conservative Democrats. He argues that Taft, with his honesty and forthrightness, is the best candidate for the job, and urges the recipient of the letter, Senator Elmer Thomas, to support Taft in the upcoming election.

Dates

Creation: 1948-01-17

Creator

From the Collection: Thomas, Elmer, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1927-1951); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district (1923-1927); Member of the Oklahoma Senate (1907-1920), 1876-1965 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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