The document is a series of letters discussing two main issues: the continuation of Selective Service in the United States and the provision of aid to Europe. The first letter argues against the continuation of Selective Service, stating that there is no need for a large standing army and that demobilization is necessary. The second letter urges support for Selective Service in order to provide replacements for the armed forces during occupation duties. Both letters also touch on the importance of providing aid to Europe to prevent anarchy and ensure peace.

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Supporting Aid to Europe and Selective Service: Correspondence from 1945

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_45_0006
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Supporting Aid to Europe and Selective Service: Correspondence from 1945
Date Created:
1945-10-01
EDTF:
1945-10-01
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 series of letters discussing two main issues: the continuation of Selective Service in the United States and the provision of aid to Europe. The first letter argues against the continuation of Selective Service, stating that there is no need for a large standing army and that demobilization is necessary. The second letter urges support for Selective Service in order to provide replacements for the armed forces during occupation duties. Both letters also touch on the importance of providing aid to Europe to prevent anarchy and ensure peace.
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