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Promotion of American Prisoners of War Act, 1941-12-08

 Item — Box: 6, Folder: 49
Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_49_0005
Promotion of American Prisoners of War Act, 1941-12-08
Promotion of American Prisoners of War Act, 1941-12-08

Scope and Contents

The document is a bill introduced in the Senate by Mr. Chavez on January 29, 1945, to provide for the promotion of American prisoners of war who were serving in specific areas during World War II. The bill specifies that certain officers and enlisted men who were captured and held as prisoners of war will be advanced in rank. It also ensures that those who received special pay for their service will continue to receive it while in captivity.

Dates

  • Creation: 1941-12-08

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Access Restriction

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Full Extent

3 Pages

Abstract

76th (1939-1941)

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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