The Uncertainty of Extending the Selective Service Act, 1946-06-10

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 47

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_47_0024

Scope and Contents

Mrs. John W. Wakefield is concerned about whether teenage boys serving in Japan and elsewhere will be allowed to come home and be discharged from the Army at the end of 18 months of service if the Selective Service Act is extended. The sender of the letter expresses skepticism about government promises and argues for the extension of the draft only if necessary, advocating for a voluntary system instead. The letter also mentions efforts to defer boys who want to complete their schooling and expresses a commitment to serving the best interests of the people.

Dates

Creation: 1946-06-10

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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