Opposing the British Loan: A Correspondence Between George B. Schwabe and George M. Canterbury, 1946-03-08 - 1946-03-08

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 80

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_80_0002

Scope and Contents

In a letter dated March 11, 1946, George B. Schwabe expresses pleasure at receiving a letter from George M. Canterbury and discusses their shared views on the proposed British Loan. Schwabe mentions that his constituents overwhelmingly oppose giving more loans to foreign countries. Canterbury, in a letter dated March 8, 1946, also expresses opposition to the British loan, citing concerns about being dragged into defending the British empire and the warnings of the founders of the nation to stay out of European politics. Both letters express mutual respect and best wishes.

Dates

Creation: 1946-03-08 - 1946-03-08

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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