Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Leader for Progress and Peace
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Leader for Progress and Peace
- Date Created:
- 1950-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
- 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:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas gave a speech emphasizing the importance of democracy and the need to defend it against communism. She highlighted the achievements of democracy in the United States and argued that full employment and fair practices can be achieved through the democratic process. Douglas also stressed the importance of free enterprise and individual initiative, while warning against the dangers of intolerance and fear. She emphasized the privileges of democracy, including the right to make mistakes and criticize government officials. Overall, Douglas advocated for protecting and strengthening democracy in the face of external threats.
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Communism, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 172, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 8 Pages
