Title: Debate on Draft Law Extension: A Letter Exchange, 1946-03-25

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 46

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_46_0005

Scope and Contents

The letter is a response to a man named Max Koesler who is opposed to the extension of the Draft Law and compulsory military training in peace-time. The writer, George B. Schwabe, acknowledges Keesler's opinion and suggests that the voluntary system should be given a fair trial before considering any extension of the draft. Schwabe also shares his own experience of having four sons in the service during the war, expressing sympathy for Keesler's loss of one of his sons. Schwabe emphasizes the importance of offering better pay to encourage voluntary enlistment in the military.

Dates

Creation: 1946-03-25

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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