The document is a response to Mr. Roberson's concerns about the disruption of college programs for young men due to military service. Mr. Schwabe shares his viewpoint and efforts to address the issue in Congress and with the President. The War Department responds by stating the necessity of continuing the induction of 18-year-olds for national interest, despite the impact on their education. They explain their perspective on the age line for induction and the importance of younger men in military service.

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The Education Crisis: A Letter Exchange Between R.W. Robberson and Congressman George B. Schwabe

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0004
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
The Education Crisis: A Letter Exchange Between R.W. Robberson and Congressman George B. Schwabe
Date Created:
1945-09-15
EDTF:
1945-09-15
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 a response to Mr. Roberson's concerns about the disruption of college programs for young men due to military service. Mr. Schwabe shares his viewpoint and efforts to address the issue in Congress and with the President. The War Department responds by stating the necessity of continuing the induction of 18-year-olds for national interest, despite the impact on their education. They explain their perspective on the age line for induction and the importance of younger men in military service.
Policy Area:
Education
Topic:
Education--United States
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 45, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
5 Pages