The document is a letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to Mr. Bing Soph, discussing the O.P.A. and stating that American servicemen fought and died for the people, not special interests. Schwabe argues against the O.P.A. and believes it is un-American and should be abolished. He also mentions pressure groups influencing Congress and expresses his belief that a planned economy will not lead to prosperity. Schwabe also mentions his views align with Democrats from the South and the Midwest.

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Defending American Values: A Letter on O.P.A.

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_33_0015
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Defending American Values: A Letter on O.P.A.
Date Created:
1945-01-01
EDTF:
1945-01-01
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 a letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C. to Mr. Bing Soph, discussing the O.P.A. and stating that American servicemen fought and died for the people, not special interests. Schwabe argues against the O.P.A. and believes it is un-American and should be abolished. He also mentions pressure groups influencing Congress and expresses his belief that a planned economy will not lead to prosperity. Schwabe also mentions his views align with Democrats from the South and the Midwest.
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 33, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
3 Pages