Helen Gahagan Douglas emphasizes the importance of planning for peace after World War II, using American production as a weapon to create a better life for all. She argues against fears of overproduction and advocates for proper planning to ensure full employment and a higher standard of living for Americans. She criticizes those who resist progress and highlights historical examples of successful change despite opposition. Douglas believes that with proper planning and utilization of resources, America can create a better future for all its citizens.

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The Legacy of John P. Altgeld: A Forgotten Hero of Justice

Identifier:
CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0004
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
The Legacy of John P. Altgeld: A Forgotten Hero of Justice
Date Created:
1944-01-01
EDTF:
1944-01-01
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:
Helen Gahagan Douglas emphasizes the importance of planning for peace after World War II, using American production as a weapon to create a better life for all. She argues against fears of overproduction and advocates for proper planning to ensure full employment and a higher standard of living for Americans. She criticizes those who resist progress and highlights historical examples of successful change despite opposition. Douglas believes that with proper planning and utilization of resources, America can create a better future for all its citizens.
Topic:
Employment & social affairs
Congress:
78th (1943-1945)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_14_8.1_0000, Box 4, Folder 37, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
8 Pages