Resolution from Cordova Legion Post Number 1033, Cordova, Illinois

" like En 286-A 2 CORDOVA LEGION POST No.1033 CORDOVA, ILLINOIS December 6, 1949 Mr. Harry S. Truman, President of the United States, Washington, D.C. Dear Mr President; Below is a copy of a resolution adopted by our American +64 Legion Post being sent yourfor your consideration. WHEREAS, the American veteran in two World Wars has defended the American free enterprise system, which has made possible the development in this country of the highest standards of medical care and the finest medical institutions attained by any major country in the world; and, WHEREAS, having experienced the shortcomings of im- personal, assembly-line medical care inherent in the form of Government-controlled medicine necessary in the time of war, the veteran understands the dangers of imposing such a system permanently on the entire population; and, WHEREAS, Compulsory Health Insurance would force a tax of 3% on the income of the employed veteran, rising to a tax of at least 6% within a few years, creating new financial burdnns which would increase the costs of necessities of life and lower the standard of living for veterans and other citizens, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Cordova American Legion Post No. 1033 does hereby go on record against any form of Compulsory Health Insurance or any system of political medicine designed for National bureaucratic control; That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States, to each Senator and Rep- resentative from the State of Illinois, and that said Senators and Representatives be and are hereby respectfully TRUMAN requested to use every effort at their command to prevent MATIOWAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS the enactment of such legislation, SERVICE Co Daniel Commander C. Feferrer x Andrew J Rogers g Adjutant