Letter regarding Draft and Induction of 18-Year-Olds, 1945-08-27

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 44

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0008

Scope and Contents

The first letter acknowledges receipt of a letter from Mr. and Mrs. Lamm regarding the draft and induction of 18-year-olds. It mentions that President Truman endorses an induction for men aged 18 to 26, but it is uncertain what action Congress will take. The second letter from Mr. and Mrs. Lamm urges Congressman Schwabe to stop the draft, suggesting an older age range for induction and higher pay for soldiers. They also express concern about the bill getting stuck in committee.

Dates

Creation: 1945-08-27

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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