The Case Against Peacetime Military Conscription, 1945-08-29

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 44

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0005

Scope and Contents

The letter, written by Staff Sargeant Malcolm Harper to Congressman George B. Schwabe, expresses opposition to peacetime military conscription. Harper argues that such a law would go against American values and democracy. He believes that an American volunteer system is more beneficial and suggests alternative ways to protect the country from foreign threats. Harper also emphasizes the importance of parental consent for youths under 21 who wish to enlist.

Dates

Creation: 1945-08-29

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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