Supporting Our Veterans: A Letter to Representative George B. Schwabe, 1946-07-23 - 1946-07-23

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 81

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_81_0014

Scope and Contents

The letter from Mr. Whittington expresses support for Representative Schwabe's opposition to giving loans or gifts to Great Britain, as well as support for the terminal leave pay bill for enlisted men. Mr. Whittington also advocates for fair treatment and support for veterans, including cash terminal leave pay and tax exemptions. He criticizes the government for giving money to other countries and increasing salaries for politicians, while neglecting the needs of the military. He urges Representative Schwabe to support measures that will give veterans a chance to settle and establish themselves in a post-war world.

Dates

Creation: 1946-07-23 - 1946-07-23

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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