Concerns Regarding the Truman Administration and the Townsend Plan, 1945-10-19

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 2

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0002

Scope and Contents

The letter is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from R.M. Hamilton regarding a bill for a National Old Age Pension. Schwabe expresses his support for the bill and criticizes the Committee in the House of Representatives for not considering it fairly. He also discusses his frustration with the Truman Administration and their handling of legislation. Hamilton disavows a card sent by supposed Townsend Plan supporters and urges Schwabe to carefully study the evidence supporting the bill. Hamilton also expresses his belief that the Republican Party will be responsible for electing the next president and emphasizes the importance of independence and following principles in serving the country.

Dates

Creation: 1945-10-19

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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