The Importance of Women's Votes in the 1944 Election
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- The Importance of Women's Votes in the 1944 Election
- Date Created:
- 1950-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1950-01-01
- 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:
- The document is a speech given by Helen Gahagan Douglas at an ILGWU rally in 1944, just days before the election. She talks about the progress made under the Democratic administration of President Roosevelt, highlighting the improvements in the economy, job opportunities, and living standards. She emphasizes the importance of continuing these policies to ensure a better future for all Americans, including post-war plans for peace, economic security, healthcare, and education. She outlines the Democratic Party's objectives, including economic rights for all citizens, and the need for a strong social program to protect against poverty and ensure a better quality of life for everyone.
- Topic:
- Economic Development--United States, Health, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- 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:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 12 Pages
