Thoughts on Peacetime Military Conscription: A Letter to Mrs. Mildred Simpson, 1945-03-30

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 43

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0002

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Mildred Simpson wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe asking for his thoughts on enacting peacetime military conscription. Schwabe responded saying he is not in favor of the program as outlined by the Administration and prefers military training for young men while they are in school rather than intensive and exclusive military training. Schwabe's secretary acknowledged receipt of Simpson's letter and stated that Schwabe would address it upon his return to Washington.

Dates

Creation: 1945-03-30

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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