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
- 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
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