Appeal for Equity: A Call for Fair Treatment of Merchant Marine Veterans
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_83_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Appeal for Equity: A Call for Fair Treatment of Merchant Marine Veterans
- Date Created:
- 1945-05-01
- EDTF:
- 1945-05-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- 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 is written by C.V. Reser to Honorable George B. Schwabe, expressing appreciation for his consideration of House Resolution 2346 regarding aid for Merchant Marine veterans. Reser argues for the importance of recognizing the sacrifices and contributions of Merchant Marine personnel during WWII and requests support for the bill. Schwabe responds, acknowledging the controversy surrounding the bill and indicating his consideration of the opposing views. Reser emphasizes the unique challenges faced by Merchant Marine veterans and urges fair treatment and support for their reintegration into civilian life.
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 83, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
