Concerns Over 18-Year-Old Draft Setup: Correspondence with President Truman, 1945-06-01

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 44

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0006

Scope and Contents

In this correspondence, Mr. Schwabe discusses with Mr. Swain the issue of eighteen-year-old boys being drafted into the Army. Mr. Schwabe had previously discussed this issue with President Truman and sent him a letter from Mr. Swain emphasizing the importance of the matter. The White House responds, stating that the Army does not plan to have a majority of its induction calls be for eighteen-year-olds. They explain the factors considered when selecting men for the armed forces and reassure Mr. Swain that the issue is being handled appropriately. Mr. Schwabe expresses concerns about militaristic influence and sends Mr. Swain's letter and newspaper clipping to President Truman for further consideration.

Dates

Creation: 1945-06-01

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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