The document is a letter to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting a copy of a speech she made on the Negro soldier in World War II. The writer expresses appreciation for the speech and acknowledges the importance of individuals who stand up for common decency and fair play. The writer also mentions the challenges faced by minority groups in the United States and praises Douglas for her words.

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Appreciation for Speech on the Negro Soldier in World War II

Identifier:
CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0079
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Appreciation for Speech on the Negro Soldier in World War II
Date Created:
1946-02-13
EDTF:
1946-02-13
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67
Description:
The document is a letter to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas requesting a copy of a speech she made on the Negro soldier in World War II. The writer expresses appreciation for the speech and acknowledges the importance of individuals who stand up for common decency and fair play. The writer also mentions the challenges faced by minority groups in the United States and praises Douglas for her words.
Topic:
African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.)
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000, Box 22, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), California (state), District of Columbia (national district)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages