Entitlement of Benefits for Dependents of Enlisted Men

Digital item

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0012

Staff Only

Dates

Majority of material found within 79th (1945-1947)

Scope and Contents

The law allows illegitimate children of enlisted men to receive benefits as dependents, regardless of the mother's nationality. The author believes that this should be amended to exclude illegitimate children of enemy aliens in countries such as Germany, Austria, and Japan.

Additional Description

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 79th (1945-1947)

Policy Area African Americans; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.

Tribal Affiliation Non-specified