TLS, one page, 8 x 10.5, The White House letterhead, January 4, 1937. Letter to the Governor Richard Kirman of Nevada, in full: "I am sure you will agree with me that one of the most encouraging developments of the past few years is the general agreement that has been reached that child labor should be permanently abolished. Outstanding gains were made under the N. R. A. codes which have been maintained in many establishments through the voluntary cooperation of employers.
However, it is clearly indicated that child labor, especially in low paid unstandardized types of work, is increasing. I am convinced that Nation-wide minimum standards are necessary and that a way should be found promptly to crystallize in legal safeguards public opinion in behalf of the elimination of child labor.
Do you not agree with me that ratification of the child labor amendment by the remaining 12 States whose action is necessary to place it in the Constitution is the obvious way to early achievement of our objective? I hope that you will feel that this can be made one of the major items in the legislative program of your State this year." In fine condition, with toning from prior display.
Introduced by Congress in 1924, the Child Labor Amendment was a proposed amendment to the Constitution intended to give the federal government the power to regulate the labor of individuals under 18 years of age. It emerged in response to widespread concerns about child exploitation in the workforce during the early 20th century. Although it gained support from several states, the amendment ultimately failed to achieve the requisite three-fourths majority to become part of the Constitution. However, President Roosevelt's letter to the governor of Nevada found success: the state quickly ratified the amendment mere weeks later, on January 29, 1937.
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