Defending American Values: A Letter on O.P.A., 1945-01-01 - 1945-12-31

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 33

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0015

Scope and Contents

The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to Mr. Bing Soph, discussing the O.P.A. and stating that American servicemen fought and died for the people, not special interests. Schwabe argues against the O.P.A. and believes it is un-American and should be abolished. He also mentions pressure groups influencing Congress and expresses his belief that a planned economy will not lead to prosperity. Schwabe also mentions his views align with Democrats from the South and the Midwest.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-01 - 1945-12-31

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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