Title: Discontent Among G.I.s at Roswell Army Air Field, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 53

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_53_0006

Scope and Contents

A group of G.I.s stationed at the Roswell Army Air Field are expressing their frustration with being kept in the army despite being eligible for discharge as surplus personnel. They believe they are being retained to maintain the army's size and influence public opinion. They argue that peace should be achieved through preparation for peace, not war, and criticize the army for outdated practices. They question the need for a large army and suggest that those who support it should take their place. The letter is signed by several G.I.s with 39-41 months of service.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

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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