The Democratic Challenge: A Speech by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- The Democratic Challenge: A Speech by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- 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 this speech delivered in 1946, Helen Gahagan Douglas emphasizes the importance of democracy and the dangers of falsely labeling democratic principles as communism. She stresses the value of democracy in providing freedom, equality, and opportunity for all citizens. Douglas argues that democracy is the best defense against communism and calls for a continued commitment to democratic ideals in order to protect the achievements and goals of the United States. She expresses her belief in the ability of democracy to address its imperfections and adapt to a changing world. Douglas also shares her reverence for the American government and the principles of freedom and justice it represents.
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States, Communism
- 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:
- United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 17 Pages
