The document expresses support for Congressman Andrew J. May's efforts to eliminate the drafting of teen-age boys into the army during peace-time, advocating for legislation to compensate soldiers and increase enlistments instead. The writer questions the need for teen-age boys in the army a year after VE day and expresses hope to discuss these views with government and military officials at an upcoming event. The document concludes with appreciation for Congressman May's efforts.

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Letter to Honorable Andrew J. May Regarding the Drafting of Teen-Age Boys into the Army

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_7_9_0020
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Letter to Honorable Andrew J. May Regarding the Drafting of Teen-Age Boys into the Army
Date Created:
1946-05-17
EDTF:
1946-05-17
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 expresses support for Congressman Andrew J. May's efforts to eliminate the drafting of teen-age boys into the army during peace-time, advocating for legislation to compensate soldiers and increase enlistments instead. The writer questions the need for teen-age boys in the army a year after VE day and expresses hope to discuss these views with government and military officials at an upcoming event. The document concludes with appreciation for Congressman May's efforts.
Topic:
Taxation Law and legislation--United States, Employment & social affairs
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 7, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
1 Page