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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- President Truman's Letter: 18-Year-Old Draft Acknowledgement
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for the Continuance of Selective Service Act
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0014
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Legislation and Discharge of Service Members: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- USS Davis and Draft Age Concerns: A Letter to Representative George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Request for Discharge of 18-19 Year Old Soldiers
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Chickasaw Nation, Cherokee Nation
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Petition for Release of Young Men from Armed Forces
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Education: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Families
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Veteran Inquiry Regarding Homestead Land Availability in Arizona and Relation to G.I. Benefits
- Date:
- 1945-08-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Demobilization Plans and Occupational Forces: A Statement by Major General I. H. Edwards
- Date:
- 1945-08-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Class of Service - Western 1201 Symbols
- Date:
- 1945-08-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["Mrs. Rotramel wrote a letter to Representative George B. Schwabe asking for the return of 18-year-old boys from war and to stop drafting them. She also requested support for their education and training. In response, a secretary acknowledged receipt of the letter and provided information on President Truman's stance on the issue. The secretary also promised to bring Mrs. Rotramel's concerns to Mr. Schwabe's attention when he returned to Washington."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "President Truman's Letter: 18-Year-Old Draft Acknowledgement")
![["Mrs. Davie writes to Representative Schwabe expressing her concerns about the continuation of the Selective Service Act and the impact it has on soldiers who have served overseas. She requests that soldiers who have completed their service be allowed to return home and not be replaced by new recruits in the 18-26 age group. Mrs. Davie emphasizes the importance of considering the impact on soldiers like her husband who have completed their education and whose future opportunities may be affected by prolonged military 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_44_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for the Continuance of Selective Service Act")
![["Mrs. Donnelly wrote to Congressman Schwabe asking for help in getting her son, who was taken out of school and into the service at 18, discharged and returned home from Europe. She feels that her son has done his share in combat and should be allowed to come home. Congressman Schwabe responds by informing her of his efforts to introduce legislation on this issue and expresses sympathy as he also has four sons in the service. He promises to do all he can to help her and other families in similar situations."]](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_0014_thumbnail.jpg "Legislation and Discharge of Service Members: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["A letter was sent to Representative George B. Schwabe requesting that the draft age be raised to 20 and asking for a picture of the ship USS F. C. DAVIS DE-136. The document also expressed sympathy for the loss of their son in the war and requested assistance in obtaining a picture of the ship he was on. The parents believed that the draft age should be raised to 20 and expressed concern about sending younger men to war. They thanked Schwabe for his offer of assistance and hoped for the safe return of his four sons in 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_45_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0001_thumbnail.jpg "USS Davis and Draft Age Concerns: A Letter to Representative George B. Schwabe")
![["The document acknowledges receipt of a request from Mr. and Mrs. McDowell to discharge 18 and 19-year-old boys from the Army and return them home. The document mentions that President Truman sent a letter regarding military affairs, and Representative Schwabe will address the issue upon his return to Washington. The document also includes a list of names of individuals supporting the discharge of young 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_45_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Discharge of 18-19 Year Old Soldiers")
![["The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, acknowledging receipt of a petition from Mrs. Sam Hatch and others requesting the release of 17, 18, and 19-year-olds who served in the armed forces during the war so they can resume their education. Schwabe mentions taking up the matter with the War Department and President Truman, and includes copies of relevant correspondence. The document also lists the names and addresses of the petition signers."]](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_45_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Petition for Release of Young Men from Armed Forces")
![["Mr. Smith wrote to Congressman Schwabe requesting that high school boys who have not had the chance to start college should be discharged from the service immediately. Congressman Schwabe responded by informing Mr. Smith that he had already taken up the issue with the President and Secretary of War, and shared copies of relevant letters. He also mentioned introducing legislation on the matter and expressed sympathy for boys in the service, as he has four sons in the military. Mr. Smith's original letter emphasized the importance of allowing high school boys to complete their education, now that the draft age has been lowered and the emergency has passed."]](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_55_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_55_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Education: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, is writing to Commissioner Fred W. Johnson of the General Land Office regarding a letter he received from Mr. Eula Phillips about land at Wellton, Arizona available as homesteads for veterans of World War II. Phillips also inquired about whether this benefit would be in addition to other G.I. benefits. Schwabe is requesting a reply from Johnson on this matter, along with the return of Phillips' letter."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Veterans,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_7_23_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Veteran Inquiry Regarding Homestead Land Availability in Arizona and Relation to G.I. Benefits")
![["K.C. Arends, a Republican Whip in the 17th District of Illinois, sent copies of testimonies by Generals Henry and Edwards to colleagues regarding the War Department's plans for demobilization after World War II. The Army aimed to reduce its strength from 8,050,000 to 2,500,000 by July 1, 1946, with a focus on rapid discharge of military personnel and meeting occupational commitments. The eventual size of occupational forces was uncertain, but the Army planned to continue reducing in strength post-July 1, 1946."]](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_45_0000-Selective%20Service,%201945/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Demobilization Plans and Occupational Forces: A Statement by Major General I. H. Edwards")
![["The document is a telegram from A. L. Warren to Mayor Elmer Tanner informing him that an advance planning fund of $2490 has been granted for a swimming pool project in Claremore. The actual construction is expected to cost $60,787. Warren also mentions that the company appreciates suggestions from its patrons regarding its service."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0000-Federal%20Works%20Agency,%201945/%20CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0000-Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_3_17_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Class of Service - Western 1201 Symbols")