Supporting H.R. 2346: The Fight for Merchant Marine Rights, 1946-07-15 - 1946-07-15

Item — Box: 5, Folder: 85

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_5_85_0010

Scope and Contents

Mrs. B.C. Wheeler wrote to Congressman George B. Schwabe about H.R. 2346, which seeks to give Merchant Marine boys the same rights as veterans under the G.I. Bill. Schwabe responds, saying the issue is controversial and he will consider the arguments before voting on it. Wheeler urges Schwabe to support the bill so that Merchant Marine boys can take advantage of the benefits it offers.

Dates

Creation: 1946-07-15 - 1946-07-15

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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