The Case for Lending $4.4 Billion to Britain, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 79

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_79_0024

Scope and Contents

The document discusses the idea of the United States lending $4.4 billion to Great Britain in order to help them recover economically after the war. It explains that this loan is beneficial for both countries as it will lead to more jobs for British workers, increased trade opportunities for the US, and overall economic prosperity. The document also addresses concerns about the loan, such as whether it will be repaid, if it will create competition, and if it is supporting socialism in Britain. Overall, The document argues that the loan is a strategic investment in promoting global prosperity and maintaining healthy world trade.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

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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