Supporting Spanish American War Veterans: A Call for Increased Pensions, 1946-07-15

Item — Box: 7, Folder: Unknown

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_21_0009

Staff Only

The letter is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, responding to a letter from Ben H. Colbert about increasing pensions for Spanish American War Veterans. Schwabe expresses his support for the veterans and is open to discussing the issue further. He mentions that there is sentiment in Washington to raise the pensions by 20% and believes it is necessary due to the veterans being neglected for too long. Schwabe also suggests a monthly rate of $1000 for the veterans.

Dates

1946-07-15

Language of Materials

English

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