The Birth of a Global Government: The United Nations Charter and the Quest for World Peace
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- The Birth of a Global Government: The United Nations Charter and the Quest for World Peace
- Date Created:
- 1946-01-01
- EDTF:
- 1946-01-01
- 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:
- In her speech, Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses her strong belief in democracy and the importance of protecting and preserving it. She emphasizes the achievements of democracy in providing freedom and a high standard of living for the American people. She criticizes the irresponsible use of the term communism to falsely label democratic principles and achievements. Douglas believes that democracy is capable of self-growth and making necessary adjustments. She also discusses the need for understanding and dialogue between democratic and communist nations. Ultimately, Douglas stresses the importance of upholding democracy and serving as a representative of the people.
- Topic:
- Communism, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_14_8.1_0000, Box 5, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 8 Pages
