Efforts to Protect Young Soldiers: A Letter of Appreciation and Support, 1945-04-23

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 43

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0003

Scope and Contents

The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, M. C. to Mr. L. A. Swain, thanking him for his support in opposing the Army's policy of sending 18-year-old boys into combat duty without adequate training. Schwabe mentions that he personally took up the matter with the President and that the Senate has passed a bill amending the Selective Service Act to limit placing 18-year-old boys in combat service until after they have had at least 6 months' training. Schwabe expresses appreciation for Swain's contribution and cooperation and credits him for the successful outcome. The letter also references a previous letter from Swain to Representative Daniel J. Flood, expressing opposition to the Army policy and offering support and signed petitions to assist in making a stand against it.

Dates

Creation: 1945-04-23

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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