National Service Act Proposal: Correspondence between George B. Schwabe and G.C. Spillers, 1945-01-19 - 1945-01-19

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 70

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_70_0008

Scope and Contents

The document is a correspondence between George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, and G.C. Spillers, discussing a national service act requiring all persons between 18 and 65 to be subject to war work. Spillers disapproves of the "work or fight" proposal and suggests a compromise. Schwabe acknowledges the suggestions and promises to consider them, asking for further input on important issues.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-19 - 1945-01-19

Creator

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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