Urging Consolidation: A Call for a Single Department of National Defense, 1945-01-01 - 1946-12-31

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 54

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0009

Scope and Contents

Captain Arthur M. Ford wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe urging the consolidation of the armed forces under a single Department of National Defense to increase efficiency and be better prepared for potential attacks. Representative Schwabe responded, stating that the issue is not settled in Washington and he will consider the proposal when it is presented to Congress. Schwabe thanked Ford for sharing his views and expressed interest in finding a solution that is in the best interest of the country.

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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