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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Fathers: A Call for Legislation to Release Servicemen
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Release of Fathers from Service
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Cheyenne and Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribess
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Release Fathers from Service
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Efforts for Father Release Legislation: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M. C.
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Title: Appeal for Family Reunification Legislation
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Release Fathers from Service
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Efforts to Assist in Discharge from the Service
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Support for Release of Fathers from the Armed Forces
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Our Troops: A Call for Legislation
- Date:
- 1945-09-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Revising Military Draft Policies: Correspondence between Honorable George B. Schwabe and J. C. Adams
- Date:
- 1945-09-15
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mrs. James wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe asking for his support in a bill to release fathers from the service. Representative Schwabe had already introduced a bill on this subject, but it was not passed due to opposition from the military authorities. Representative Schwabe expressed his disappointment in not being able to pass the bill, but assured Mrs. James that he has consistently tried to obtain releases for these fathers."]](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_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Fathers: A Call for Legislation to Release Servicemen")
![["Mrs. Hattie Freebie wrote to Representative George Schwabe about a bill to release fathers from the military service. Schwabe had personally discussed the issue with the President, wrote to him about it, and introduced a bill in Congress. Despite his efforts, the bill did not pass due to opposition from the military authorities. Mrs. Freebie appealed to Schwabe to vote for the bill to reunite families and keep homes sacred. Schwabe expressed his consistent support for releasing fathers from the service."]](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_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Release of Fathers from Service")
![["Mrs. Fanning wrote to Congressman Schwabe in support of a bill to release fathers from the service. Congressman Schwabe had personally discussed the issue with the President, introduced a bill in Congress, and made speeches in favor of the legislation. However, he expressed frustration that the bill was not making progress in the House due to opposition from the military authorities and the New Deal crowd. Despite his efforts, he did not have hope that the bill would pass at that time. Mrs. Fanning urged Congressman Schwabe to continue supporting the bill, emphasizing the importance of fathers being at home to help raise their children."]](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_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts to Release Fathers from Service")
![["Mrs. Pauline Ridley Bouldin wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe about the release of fathers from the service. Schwabe had introduced a bill in Congress for the automatic release of fathers, but it was not passed due to opposition from the military authorities. Bouldin urged Schwabe to support a new bill drafted by Representative Rankin of Mississippi to expedite the release of all men from the armed services. She also expressed disappointment in General Eisenhower's policy towards volunteers in the military."]](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_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts for Father Release Legislation: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M. C.")
![["Mrs. Bovard wrote to Congressman Schwabe requesting her husband be discharged from the service so he could be home with their two children. Schwabe had introduced a bill in Congress to automatically discharge servicemen in similar situations, but it was being blocked by the majority. He encouraged Mrs. Bovard to show extreme hardship and dependency to possibly get her husband discharged, and offered his assistance. Mrs. Bovard reiterated her desire for her husband to come home in her response to Schwabe."]](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_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Title: Appeal for Family Reunification Legislation")
![["Mrs. Thomas wrote to George B. Schwabe asking for help in passing a bill that would automatically release fathers from the military service. Schwabe had introduced a bill on this subject in Congress, but it was not passed due to opposition from the military authorities. Mrs. Thomas expressed her frustration with the military keeping men in service for longer than necessary, especially fathers who want to return home. She asked Schwabe to do anything he could to help in this matter."]](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_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts to Release Fathers from Service")
![["Mrs. Floyd A. Johnson wrote to Representative George B. Schwabe requesting assistance in getting her husband, who has served in the Navy for twelve months, discharged from the service due to difficulties in caring for their two children. Schwabe explains that he has tried to pass legislation to help such cases but has faced challenges. He suggests the possibility of obtaining her husband's release on the grounds of extreme hardship and dependency, and offers to assist in any way he can."]](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_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0023_thumbnail.jpg "Efforts to Assist in Discharge from the Service")
![["Mrs. Schooling wrote to George B. Schwabe, M.C. asking for help in releasing fathers from the Armed Forces. Schwabe had personally discussed the issue with the President, introduced a bill in Congress, and made speeches in favor of such legislation. However, he was unable to get the bill passed due to opposition from the military authorities and the New Deal crowd. Schwabe thanked Mrs. Schooling for her letter and assured her that he had consistently tried to obtain releases for fathers from the service."]](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_52_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_52_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Support for Release of Fathers from the Armed Forces")
![["Mr. John W. Hennessey wrote a letter to George B. Schwabe, M. C. requesting a copy of bill HR 4064, which Schwabe introduced in the House. Schwabe responds that the bill has not been granted a hearing by the Committee on Military Affairs and may not be reported out as it is not favored by military leaders. However, he appreciates Hennessey's interest and sends a copy of the bill, stating he will continue to fight for the interests of soldiers."]](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_54_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_54_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Supporting Our Troops: A Call for Legislation")
![["The document from Mr. Adams to Mr. Schwabe outlines several points for consideration, including settling the number of men willing to enlist, determining the number of additional men needed for occupations, speeding up discharges based on age and service, continuing the draft but limiting it to two years, and returning teen-agers to school. Mr. Schwabe acknowledges Mr. Adams' views and expresses some disagreement regarding the continuation of the draft, as he believes it is not catching the individuals they want to target."]](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_44_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0011_thumbnail.jpg "Revising Military Draft Policies: Correspondence between Honorable George B. Schwabe and J. C. Adams")