Correspondence on Government Policies: Letters Between George B. Schwabe and Clarence E. Burlingame in 1945, 1945-01-01

Item — Box: 7, Folder: 11

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_7_11_0024

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Correspondence on Government Policies: Letters Between George B. Schwabe and Clarence E. Burlingame in 1945, 1945-01-01

The letter discusses President Truman's plan to provide $25 a week for defense plant workers for up to six months, and expresses concerns that it may discourage people from seeking employment. The sender also criticizes Truman's continuation of New Deal policies and expresses opposition to various measures. The sender also mentions forwarding an editorial to Congress and invites the recipient to visit. The recipient responds with similar concerns about the plan and questions the government's reasoning.

Dates

1945-01-01

Language of Materials

English

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