Opposition to the Loan to Britain, 1946-02-14 - 1946-02-14

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 79

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0022

Scope and Contents

The document consists of a letter from Mr. A. Kesseler to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing opposition to the proposed loan to Britain. Kesseler argues that the loan is unfair to the common man in the United States and criticizes the idea of American taxpayers funding foreign countries. He suggests that England should finance its own needs and pay the necessary interest to lenders. Congressman Schwabe responds, acknowledging Kesseler's convincing arguments and stating that he is against the loan as well.

Dates

Creation: 1946-02-14 - 1946-02-14

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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