Debate Over the British Loan: Opposing Views on Economic Assistance
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_80_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Debate Over the British Loan: Opposing Views on Economic Assistance
- Date Created:
- 1946-03-11
- EDTF:
- 1946-03-11
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Rights:
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
- Language:
- eng
- Record Type:
- correspondence
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Collection Finding Aid:
- https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
- Description:
- The document from George B. Schwabe, a United States House of Representatives member, expresses opposition to the British loan based on the overwhelming disapproval from constituents, particularly veterans and citizens in his district. In response, John J. Motley argues in favor of the loan, citing support from the American Veterans Committee and stating that the loan would benefit business, promote world trade, and help maintain world peace. The Washington Chapter of the American Veterans Committee also supports the loan, emphasizing its importance for British debt relief and international economic reconstruction.
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 80, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
