Concerns about Demobilization and the Draft: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, 1945-09-21

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 44

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0007

Scope and Contents

The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, in response to a letter from Ira C. Shimp regarding demobilization of army and navy forces. Schwabe agrees with Shimp's views on the draft and suggests that only younger boys are being drafted, while older defense workers are not. He also criticizes the point system for discharge and argues for a fairer system based on length of service. Schwabe has made recommendations to President Truman for speeding up demobilization and has introduced bills in the House to support his recommendations. Shimp also expresses frustration with the lack of action on demobilization and calls for continued drafting to provide replacements for overseas soldiers.

Dates

Creation: 1945-09-21

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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