Opposition to the Continuation of the Selective Service Act, 1946-06-04

Item — Box: 6, Folder: Unknown

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_46_0016

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The document discusses the extension of the Selective Service Act and the opposition to it by Congressman George B. Schwabe and Dr. Wm. S. Crawford. Schwabe believes that the war should be officially declared over and is against the continuation of the draft, particularly for policing or occupying other countries. Crawford, a former army officer, also opposes the draft and believes that interrupting the education of young people for military service is detrimental. Both express their concerns to each other through letters.

Dates

1946-06-04

Creator

Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

English

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