Inclusion of Merchant Marines in G.I. Bill of Rights, 1945-01-02 - 1945-01-02

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 84

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_84_0013

Scope and Contents

The document includes correspondence between J. Ward Smith and Congressman George Schwabe regarding the inclusion of Merchant Marines in the "G.I. Bill of Rights." Smith expresses the importance of this issue due to the large number of men from Tulsa in the Merchant Marines and shares clippings highlighting the dangers and lack of benefits for these sailors. The Merchant Marines feel they deserve the same recognition and benefits as navy and army personnel, including education rights, job protection, and medical care for themselves and their families. They also stress the need for more older, experienced men to join the merchant marine service.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-02 - 1945-01-02

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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