Request for Amendment to Federal Tax Act for Armed Forces Compensation, 1945-01-18

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 54

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0017

Scope and Contents

The letter is from the American War Dads of Shidler Chapter #56 in Oklahoma, requesting an amendment to the Federal Income Tax Act of 1944 to exempt men and women in the armed forces from income tax. They believe that these individuals are making significant sacrifices and should not be burdened with income tax when they return home. They are seeking the cooperation of Congressmen and Senators from Oklahoma to support this amendment. Another letter is included from a parent expressing concerns about the lack of opportunities for servicemen to continue their education after the war.

Dates

Creation: 1945-01-18

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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