1. An Urgent Plea for Justice: A Father's Letter to Secretary Stimson Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0010 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: George B. Schwabe Collection Title: An Urgent Plea for Justice: A Father's Letter to Secretary Stimson Date: 1944-12-20 Creator: unknown Names: Osage Tribe, Oklahoma Topic: Education, Higher--United States Congress: 78th (1943-1945)
![["The document from Wallace S. Chase to Secretary of War Stimson expresses concern over the mistreatment and hasty deployment of young soldiers, specifically referencing the tragic death of Chase's son in the war. Chase criticizes the War Department for their hostility towards providing training for 18 year olds and argues that the treatment of young soldiers is inhumane and unjust. Chase calls for action to rectify this issue and holds those responsible accountable for their actions."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0010_thumbnail.jpg "An Urgent Plea for Justice: A Father's Letter to Secretary Stimson")