The Debate Over Military Draft Extension: A Correspondence, 1946-03-28
Scope and Contents
The letter from Mr. Cavanaugh to Mr. Schwabe discusses arguments against the extension of the Selective Service Act and adoption of a universal peacetime Military Training Act. Mr. Cavanaugh questions the necessity of a large peacetime army and suggests that current news reports may be biased to support draft extension efforts. He also argues that ROTC is a better solution and questions the motives of the Army in advocating for draft extension.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-03-28
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
English
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Full Extent
2 Pages
Abstract
79th (1945-1947)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository