Concerns Over 18-Year-Old Draft Setup: Correspondence with President Truman
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_44_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Concerns Over 18-Year-Old Draft Setup: Correspondence with President Truman
- Date Created:
- 1945-06-01
- EDTF:
- 1945-06-01
- 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:
- In this correspondence, Mr. Schwabe discusses with Mr. Swain the issue of eighteen-year-old boys being drafted into the Army. Mr. Schwabe had previously discussed this issue with President Truman and sent him a letter from Mr. Swain emphasizing the importance of the matter. The White House responds, stating that the Army does not plan to have a majority of its induction calls be for eighteen-year-olds. They explain the factors considered when selecting men for the armed forces and reassure Mr. Swain that the issue is being handled appropriately. Mr. Schwabe expresses concerns about militaristic influence and sends Mr. Swain's letter and newspaper clipping to President Truman for further consideration.
- 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:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 5 Pages
