The Teen-Age Draft Bill: A Soldier's Perspective, 1946-06-10

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 48

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_48_0002

Scope and Contents

The letter is discussing the issue of drafting teen-age boys into the military, with the writer expressing frustration at the lack of action from Congress on the matter. They argue that the voluntary enlistment system has not been given a fair trial and that military authorities are pushing for the draft to be extended to include teenagers. The writer also mentions personal experiences with military service and urges for more information on discharge policies to boost morale among soldiers.

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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