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Supporting Veterans: A Call for HR 6340

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0002

Dates

  • June 11, 1946
  • 79th (1945-1947)

Scope and Contents

The letter from Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses support for bill HR 6340, which aims to liberalize veterans' pensions. The bill would restore full compensation to single disabled veterans while hospitalized, increase pensions by 20% to adjust for the cost of living, and provide additional allowances for dependents of disabled ex-servicemen. The letter from Loren Grey urges Douglas to actively support and vote for the bill, highlighting the importance of providing adequate support for disabled veterans who have served in the war.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 79th (1945-1947)

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

Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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