Advocating for Training Before Combat: A Plea from George B. Schwabe, 1945-03-26

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 42

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0004

Scope and Contents

Mr. B. F. Carnahan, representing the Parent-Teachers Association of Central High School, sent a telegram to Congressman George B. Schwabe requesting that efforts be made to ensure that young boys are given one year of training before being sent into combat. Schwabe, who has children who graduated from Central High and have served in the military, agrees with the sentiment and is planning to address the issue in Congress. He expresses his sympathy for parents of young soldiers and promises to use his power to address the situation. Schwabe appreciates the telegram and offers his assistance to Carnahan.

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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