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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Advocates for Free Enterprise and Protection of Small Businesses in Exchange Club Speech, 1944
- Date:
- 1944-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Banks and banking--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_3.2_74_15_0015
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending American Freedom: An Appeal to Congress
- Date:
- 1947-11-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Indispensable Philosophy: Address by Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1949-04-25
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0026
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Exposes Rising Food Prices and Calls for Action
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Attendance and Voting Record: A Comparison of Helen G. Douglas and Nixon
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congressional Attendance Record: Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Business--United States, Farm legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0016
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Comparison of Party Platforms and Performance: 1948-1950
- Date:
- 1950-06-19
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas spoke about the importance of protecting small businesses and private enterprise against monopolies and unfair business practices. She discussed the economic collapse of 1929 and the importance of government intervention to stimulate production and employment. Douglas emphasized the need for government support to prevent another economic disaster and ensure a prosperous future for all Americans."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0001.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas Advocates for Free Enterprise and Protection of Small Businesses in Exchange Club Speech, 1944")
![["The document is a series of resolutions from the United Public Workers of America, affiliated with the Congress of Industrial Organizations, urging Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas to take action against loyalty purges and the House Un-American Activities Committee. The resolutions call for the abolition of loyalty checks that violate constitutional rights, withdrawal of Executive Orders related to loyalty checks, and the abolishment of the House Un-American Activities Committee. The resolutions also demand freedom for those victimized by the committee and urge President Truman and Attorney General Clark to cease cooperating with it."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_32_74_15_0015.jpg "Defending American Freedom: An Appeal to Congress")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas argues for the repeal of the Taft-Hartley Act, stating that it restricts labor unions and undermines collective bargaining. She emphasizes the importance of labor unions for protecting workers and democracy, and criticizes the economic power of big corporations. Douglas urges Congress to focus on the basic question of whether it is fair to suppress labor unions while allowing big business to dominate the economy. She calls for a realistic approach to economic issues and highlights the role of labor unions in improving working conditions and maintaining full employment."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0023.jpg "The Indispensable Philosophy: Address by Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas endorses a housing program proposed by Chester Bowles to address the housing slump in the country. She emphasizes the urgent need for more housing units to be built to prevent a housing bust and ensure full employment and prosperity. Douglas calls for a goal of building 1.5 million homes per year for the next 10 years, with the government underwriting construction where private enterprise falls short. She also suggests that the government should build modest rental homes to address the affordability issue faced by veterans and low-income families. Douglas highlights the importance of taking action to address the housing crisis and urges Congress to act upon Bowles' proposals."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0026.jpg "Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Exposes Rising Food Prices and Calls for Action")
![["The comparison of voting records between Helin Gahagan Douglas and Richard Nixon in the 11th Congress (1949-1950) shows that Douglas generally voted for more liberal policies, such as higher minimum wage and social security, while Nixon tended to support more conservative positions, such as arms aid and postal rate increases. Both politicians had differing stances on various issues, but overall, Douglas appeared to have a more liberal voting record compared to Nixon."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0007.jpg "Legislative Attendance and Voting Record: A Comparison of Helen G. Douglas and Nixon")
![["The document compares the voting records of Helin Gahagan Douglas and Richard Hixon in the 80th Congress of 1947-48 on various issues. Douglas was generally in favor of limiting Presidents to two terms, citing individuals for contempt, cutting the budget, and passing certain bills. Hixon, on the other hand, was in favor of certain budget cuts, barring portal to portal pay, and extending power to bring in farm labor. Both individuals had differing votes on various bills related to taxation, foreign aid, loyalty tests, and social security. Overall, Douglas and Hixon had contrasting stances on many important issues during this Congress."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0010.jpg "Congressional Attendance Record: Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The document is a manual for Republican precinct chairmen, prepared by the Republican Central Committee of Los Angeles County in 1950. It includes information on the role of precinct chairmen, voter registration, absentee ballots, election day procedures, and more. The manual emphasizes the importance of precinct chairmen and their responsibility for the success of the American form of government. It also includes acknowledgments to individuals and organizations who assisted in the creation of the manual."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0016.jpg "Comparison of Party Platforms and Performance: 1948-1950")