The Debate Over the Gurney Bill: A Letter Exchange, 1946-06-13

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 48

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_48_0012

Scope and Contents

The letter from Mr. Curtis F. Bryan expresses concerns about the military leadership and their lack of transparency with Congress. He is hesitant to fully support the Gurney Bill and is against universal military training. He believes the military is favoring the Selective Service Act over a voluntary system. In response, Mr. Schwabe appreciates the letter but is unclear about Mr. Bryan's views on the Gurney Bill. He emphasizes the importance of the bill in providing the necessary army for occupation policies and international negotiations for peace.

Dates

Creation: 1946-06-13

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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