The Debate Over Military Draft Extension: A Correspondence, 1946-03-28

Item — Box: 6, Folder: Unknown

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_46_0004

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The letter from Mr. Cavanaugh to Mr. Schwabe discusses arguments against the extension of the Selective Service Act and adoption of a universal peacetime Military Training Act. Mr. Cavanaugh questions the necessity of a large peacetime army and suggests that current news reports may be biased to support draft extension efforts. He also argues that ROTC is a better solution and questions the motives of the Army in advocating for draft extension.

Dates

1946-03-28

Language of Materials

English

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