"Armed service", 1954
Scope and Contents
Correspondence concerning armed services legislation including the creation of an Assistant Secretary of Defense in charge of the Reserve and National Guard, the advancement of certain lieutenants on the retired list of the Navy, conditions governing reenlistment, and the advancement on the retired lists of the Armed Forces of individuals who did not receive promotions after being held as prisoners of war during World War II. Also included is legislation (S. 2641) introduced by Senator Maybank to place limitations on the authority for the purchase of supplies and services without advertising during periods of national emergency.
Dates
- Creation: 1954
Creator
- From the Collection: Maybank, Burnet R. (Burnet Rhett), 1899-1954 (Person)
Language of Material
Materials in English.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 241.8 linear feet (149 document boxes, 136 cartons, 8 slim document boxes, 7 oversize boxes, 1 oversize scrapbook)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
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