The Impact of Reciprocal Trade Treaties and Bretton Woods Proposals: A Congressional Perspective, 1945-05-19

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 44

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0002

Scope and Contents

The letter from Representative George Schwabe to Mrs. Leonard S. Allen discusses his views on the Reciprocal Trade Agreements and the Bretton Woods Proposals. He expresses his opposition to the pending trade measures, citing concerns about the impact on industries, labor, and farmers. Schwabe emphasizes the importance of Congress reclaiming authority over tariff rates and states his intention to vote against the pending measure. Mrs. Allen had written to Schwabe expressing her concerns about the trade agreements and urging action.

Dates

Creation: 1945-05-19

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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