Advocating for Military Training for 18-Year-Olds: A Response from Representative Schwabe, 1945-03-26

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 42

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0002

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Neuffer sent a telegram to Congressman Schwabe urging him to use his influence to ensure that 18-year-old inductees receive at least one year of training before being put into combat service. Congressman Schwabe acknowledges the telegram and explains that he has been protesting the War Department's actions, but feels limited in his ability to change policy. He expresses empathy for the parents of these young soldiers, as he has four sons in the service himself. Schwabe promises to continue voicing his protest and offers his assistance to Mrs. Neuffer and the Central PTA.

Dates

Creation: 1945-03-26

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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