The Importance of Extending Training for 18 Year Old Boys: A Letter to Representative George Schwabe, 1945-05-15

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 44

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0003

Scope and Contents

The letter is addressed to Representative George Schwabe, thanking him for his efforts in extending the training period for 18 year old boys. The writer also questions the decision to not accept aid from Russia in the Japanese War and expresses concerns about the influence of the military on government decisions. The writer also mentions President Truman's stance on the draft legislation and expresses reservations about turning over control of the government to the Army and Navy.

Dates

Creation: 1945-05-15

Creator

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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