The document is addressed to Representative George Schwabe, thanking him for his efforts in extending the training period for 18 year old boys. The writer also questions the decision to not accept aid from Russia in the Japanese War and expresses concerns about the influence of the military on government decisions. The writer also mentions President Truman's stance on the draft legislation and expresses reservations about turning over control of the government to the Army and Navy.

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The Importance of Extending Training for 18 Year Old Boys: A Letter to Representative George Schwabe

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0003
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
The Importance of Extending Training for 18 Year Old Boys: A Letter to Representative George Schwabe
Date Created:
1945-05-15
EDTF:
1945-05-15
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 is addressed to Representative George Schwabe, thanking him for his efforts in extending the training period for 18 year old boys. The writer also questions the decision to not accept aid from Russia in the Japanese War and expresses concerns about the influence of the military on government decisions. The writer also mentions President Truman's stance on the draft legislation and expresses reservations about turning over control of the government to the Army and Navy.
Topic:
Constituent communication with members of the United States Congress
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 44, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages