Exchange of Letters between George B. Schwabe and D. R. Bailey regarding the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act, 1945-01-01

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_7_0011

Scope and Contents

The document is a correspondence between Mr. George B. Schwabe and Mr. D. R. Bailey regarding the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act and its impact on the almond industry. Schwabe expresses his opposition to the Act and believes it is a step towards totalitarianism, while Bailey appreciates Schwabe's vote against the Act and acknowledges the importance of maintaining reasonable tariff levels for the almond industry. Bailey also notes that emotional appeals and political considerations have influenced some members of Congress in their decision-making.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-01

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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