Opposition to Granting Benefits to Merchant Marines, 1945-05-09 - 1945-05-09

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 85

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_85_0005

Scope and Contents

The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to Commander Bill R. Suttle of Tulsa Post 577 Veterans of Foreign Wars, discussing the issue of granting benefits to members of the Merchant Marines similar to those granted under the G.I. Bill. Schwabe expresses his opposition to this proposal, stating that Merchant Marines did not serve voluntarily like members of the Armed Forces. He also mentions that the bill is not likely to be passed soon and updates Suttle on the progress of the measure. The letter also includes information about the Veterans of Foreign Wars organization and their dedication to upholding the efforts of veterans.

Dates

Creation: 1945-05-09 - 1945-05-09

Creator

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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