Reconsidering Opposition: A Letter Exchange on Government Aid and Congressional Salaries, 1945-09-18

Item — Box: 7, Folder: Unknown

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_12_0022

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Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Havlicek wrote a letter to U.S. Representative George B. Schwabe expressing their concerns about Congress opposing the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bill S-1050, which would provide unemployment benefits. They criticize Congress for giving themselves a raise while opposing assistance to the unemployed. They reference a speech by Thomas E. Dewey outlining the government's duty to provide work for all workers. They urge Representative Schwabe to reconsider his stance on the bill and think about the struggles of jobless individuals. Schwabe responds by clarifying his position on the raise and expressing his belief in promoting work over idleness.

Dates

1945-09-18

Language of Materials

English

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