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January 25, 1919
The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
Senator Johnson of California criticizes the peace conference's Russian agreement for lacking details on returning American troops from Russia amid ongoing fighting, demanding their immediate return home.
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WANTS BOYS BROUGHT HOME
Senator Johnson Opposes Keeping Americans in Russia.
Washington, Jan. 25.-Senator Johnson of California, in a statement on the peace conference's Russian agreement, declared that it gave no information regarding the return of American troops from Russia, while press dispatches told of fighting between the Americans and Russians. Senator Johnson said:
"My concern is for American boys drafted for war with Germany and after the conclusion of the war with Germany, sent to war with Russia. I want these American boys brought home at once."
Senator Johnson Opposes Keeping Americans in Russia.
Washington, Jan. 25.-Senator Johnson of California, in a statement on the peace conference's Russian agreement, declared that it gave no information regarding the return of American troops from Russia, while press dispatches told of fighting between the Americans and Russians. Senator Johnson said:
"My concern is for American boys drafted for war with Germany and after the conclusion of the war with Germany, sent to war with Russia. I want these American boys brought home at once."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Military
What keywords are associated?
Senator Johnson
American Troops
Russia
Peace Conference
Troop Return
What entities or persons were involved?
Senator Johnson Of California
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Jan. 25
Key Persons
Senator Johnson Of California
Event Details
Senator Johnson of California issued a statement opposing the peace conference's Russian agreement, noting it provided no information on returning American troops from Russia despite reports of fighting between Americans and Russians. He expressed concern for troops drafted for the German war and subsequently sent to Russia, demanding their immediate return home.