The Concerns of Mrs. Brite: Investigating the Training of 18-Year-Old Soldiers, 1945-03-19

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 42

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_42_0008

Scope and Contents

Mrs. E. F. Brite wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe on March 19, 1945, expressing concern about 18-year-old boys being sent into active service with only a few months of training. Schwabe responded on March 24, 1945, explaining that he has raised this issue with the Committee on Military Affairs but has been unsuccessful in changing the policy. He expresses his own disagreement with the authorities and the lack of control the legislative group has over military decisions. Schwabe urges people to realize the seriousness of the situation and calls for change before the next election.

Dates

Creation: 1945-03-19

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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