The Draft Dilemma: A Call to Action
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_46_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- The Draft Dilemma: A Call to Action
- Date Created:
- 1946-06-10
- EDTF:
- 1946-06-10
- 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 written by George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, in response to a letter from Sgt. A. E. Walter regarding the extension of Selective Service or the Draft Act. Schwabe expresses understanding and support for the concerns of soldiers like Walter who feel mistreated and ignored. He criticizes the military for not being fair in trying to raise a volunteer army and suggests that the draft of teen-agers is being pushed by pressure groups. Schwabe emphasizes the importance of transparency and fairness in military decisions and expresses his commitment to voting to relieve soldiers from their dilemma. Walter's letter also highlights the importance of maintaining military power for national and international security.
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 46, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 3 Pages
