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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Political Reflections and Personal Updates from $705 Spruce Street
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Affidavit of Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1953-04-23
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism, New Deal, 1933-1939
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Response to Newspaper Scandal, May 6, 1953
- Date:
- 1953-05-06
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["The document is a message expressing outrage at false statements made in a newspaper about the speaker's involvement in a supposed plot to collapse the economy. The speaker denies the allegations and emphasizes their record of fighting communism and supporting military aid to Korea and Western Europe. The speaker criticizes the media for giving validity to false statements and emphasizes the importance of American traditions and principles."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0000-Smear-Communist,%20Los%20Angeles%20Times,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Political Reflections and Personal Updates from $705 Spruce Street")
![["The author denies being a Communist and refutes false rumors spread by those who oppose their support of the New Deal and Fair Deal. They also defend their husband against similar accusations. They are willing to swear under oath to the truth of their statements."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0000-Smear-Communist,%20Los%20Angeles%20Times,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0015_thumbnail.jpg "Affidavit of Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Mrs. Ford agrees with Helen's proposed letter to the Times, but advises her not to answer at this time as it could lead to trouble and false accusations of being a Communist. She warns Helen to be cautious of traps set by powerful individuals like Representative Jackson, and suggests waiting until the political climate changes before taking any action. Mrs. Ford also offers her California address for Helen to use if needed."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0000-Smear-Communist,%20Los%20Angeles%20Times,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Response to Newspaper Scandal, May 6, 1953")