Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Demands for Clarity: An Open Letter to Congress from Overseas Soldiers 1945-01-01 1945-01-01 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 53, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_6_53_0011 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_53_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_53_0011_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873198 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_53_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_6_53_0011.pdf correspondence Social Welfare 34 Pages The document is a letter from a soldier stationed in Guam expressing frustration and confusion about the inconsistent and delayed demobilization of troops post-World War II. The soldier questions the lack of understanding and action by government officials, and demands clarity and fairness in the discharge process. The soldier highlights discrepancies in statements made by military leaders and calls for decisive action to expedite the return of troops to the US. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Supporting HR 6954: A Call to Action 1946-07-17 1946-07-17 unknown http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 79th (1945-1947) George B. Schwabe Collection CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 50, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37 CAC_CC_047_1_6_50_0012 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_50_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_047_1_6_50_0012_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/873134 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/George%20B.%20Schwabe%20Collection%20/CAC_CC_047_1_0000_0000_0000-79th%20Congress,%201945-1947/CAC_CC_047_1_6_50_0000-Servicemen,%201945-1946/CAC_CC_047_1_6_50_0012.pdf correspondence Social Welfare 2 Pages Mr. Hackley wrote to Representative Schwabe requesting his support for HR 6954, a bill concerning non-disability benefits for reserve officers. He emphasized the importance of preparing for national emergencies and the need for legislation to support and incentivize reserve officers. Representative Schwabe responded, acknowledging receipt of the letter and promising to consider the arguments presented when the bill comes before the House for action. Text