The document is from Sgt. Sollohut expressing frustration with the system of discharge from the Army, particularly the discrepancy between soldiers in the US and overseas. The document is forwarded by Helen Gahagan Douglas to the Secretary of War, requesting a concise statement to respond to such complaints. Sgt. Sollohut raises concerns about the fairness of the discharge system and the prioritization of certain individuals over others.

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Concerns about Demobilization: A Soldier's Plea

Identifier:
CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0004
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Concerns about Demobilization: A Soldier's Plea
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 is from Sgt. Sollohut expressing frustration with the system of discharge from the Army, particularly the discrepancy between soldiers in the US and overseas. The document is forwarded by Helen Gahagan Douglas to the Secretary of War, requesting a concise statement to respond to such complaints. Sgt. Sollohut raises concerns about the fairness of the discharge system and the prioritization of certain individuals over others.
Topic:
Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_014_2.2_29_1_0000, Box 29, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
District of Columbia (national district), United States (nation), California (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
4 Pages