Title: Opposition to Drafting Young Men: A Letter Exchange, 1946-04-10

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 54

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0013

Scope and Contents

Mrs. Tetlock wrote to Congressman Schwabe expressing her concern about 18 year old boys being drafted into the Army. Congressman Schwabe shares her concerns and explains that he voted for amendments to the draft bill to prevent drafting men under 21. He believes that militarism is dangerous and opposes the military influence in government. Mrs. Tetlock appreciates his support and hopes for a law to raise the draft age to 21.

Dates

Creation: 1946-04-10

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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