The Townsend Bill and Old Age Assistance: A Letter Exchange, 1945-09-29

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 2

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_2_0007

Scope and Contents

Congressman George B. Schwabe expresses his support for old age assistance for those who qualify, but criticizes the inclusion of unnecessary political positions in the bill. A constituent, William Burns, questions Schwabe about his support for the Townsend Bill HR 2229 and indicates he will vote for a congressman who supports a national old age pension.

Dates

Creation: 1945-09-29

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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