Demands for Clarity: An Open Letter to Congress from Overseas Soldiers, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 53

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_53_0011

Scope and Contents

The document is a letter from a soldier stationed in Guam expressing frustration and confusion about the inconsistent and delayed demobilization of troops post-World War II. The soldier questions the lack of understanding and action by government officials, and demands clarity and fairness in the discharge process. The soldier highlights discrepancies in statements made by military leaders and calls for decisive action to expedite the return of troops to the US.

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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