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Domestic News
January 17, 1922
The Cordova Daily Times
Cordova, Alaska
What is this article about?
Disabled American World War veterans petitioned President Harding in Washington on Jan. 17, alleging gross neglect of over 35,000 mentally disabled veterans in state institutions and requesting federal care to aid recovery.
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VETERANS SEND
MEMORIAL TO
HARDING
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.—Disabled American veterans of the World war have memorialized President Harding, asserting that more than 35,000 mentally disabled veterans placed in state institutions are the victims of such "gross neglect, indifference and profiteering as to constitute the blackest reproach in the nation's honor." Immediate action was requested toward the treatment of such cases in federal institutions. It was said many service men have been committed to permanent insane asylums who might have been cured with proper care and attention.
MEMORIAL TO
HARDING
WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.—Disabled American veterans of the World war have memorialized President Harding, asserting that more than 35,000 mentally disabled veterans placed in state institutions are the victims of such "gross neglect, indifference and profiteering as to constitute the blackest reproach in the nation's honor." Immediate action was requested toward the treatment of such cases in federal institutions. It was said many service men have been committed to permanent insane asylums who might have been cured with proper care and attention.
What sub-type of article is it?
Charity Or Relief
Military
What keywords are associated?
Veterans Memorial
Disabled Veterans
President Harding
Mental Health Neglect
World War Veterans
What entities or persons were involved?
President Harding
Where did it happen?
Washington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Washington
Event Date
Jan. 17.
Key Persons
President Harding
Outcome
over 35,000 mentally disabled veterans in state institutions suffering neglect; request for federal treatment to enable cures.
Event Details
Disabled American veterans of the World war memorialized President Harding, asserting gross neglect of mentally disabled veterans and requesting immediate action for treatment in federal institutions.