The document discusses the issue of enlisted men marrying enemy aliens, particularly German women, and the Army's prohibition of such marriages. It suggests enacting legislation to prevent American citizens from marrying former enemy aliens unless specific conditions are met. The author argues that this would protect the nation from importing un-American elements and prevent negative consequences for the country.

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Restricting Marriages to Enemy Aliens: A Proposal for Legislation

Identifier:
CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0011
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Restricting Marriages to Enemy Aliens: A Proposal for Legislation
Date Created:
1946-01-01
EDTF:
1946-01-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67
Description:
The document discusses the issue of enlisted men marrying enemy aliens, particularly German women, and the Army's prohibition of such marriages. It suggests enacting legislation to prevent American citizens from marrying former enemy aliens unless specific conditions are met. The author argues that this would protect the nation from importing un-American elements and prevent negative consequences for the country.
Topic:
African Americans, Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000, Box 30, Folder 28, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
California (state), United States (nation), District of Columbia (national district)
Type:
Text
Extent:
1 Page