Comparison of Foreign Policy Votes in the 80th and 81st Congresses: A Party Box Score
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Comparison of Foreign Policy Votes in the 80th and 81st Congresses: A Party Box Score
- Date Created:
- 1949-10-19
- EDTF:
- 1949-10-19
- 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 highlights the achievements of the Democratic 81st Congress in contrast to the Republican 80th Congress. The 81st Congress restored and strengthened programs that were damaged by the previous Congress, including reciprocal trade agreements, displaced persons admissions, and the Voice of America program. It also implemented new programs such as the North Atlantic Treaty, Mutual Defense Assistance Act, and Point IV for international defense and assistance. In terms of housing and welfare, the 81st Congress launched a comprehensive housing program and increased social security benefits. Overall, The document emphasizes the positive impact of the Democratic 81st Congress in promoting progress and benefiting the American people.
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 172, Folder 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 7 Pages
