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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Request for Copy of Address on Negro Soldiers in World War II by Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1940-02-10
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- African Americans, Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, Democratic Party (U.S.)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940
- Date:
- 1940-10-08
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Democratic Party (U.S.), Constituents' communication with members of the U.S. Congress, African Americans
- Congress:
- 76th (1939-1941)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Letter of Explanation to Mrs. Douglas from Han Helen Gahagan
- Date:
- 1943-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Assemblyman Accused of Planning Economic Collapse and Denies Communist Connections
- Date:
- 1943-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Voices of Change: D Magazine Digest May 1945
- Date:
- 1943-01-27
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0031
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Challenges of Agricultural Workers in the United States
- Date:
- 1943-11-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Battle for Korea: Uniting Against Extremism and McCarthyism
- Date:
- 1943-12-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Energy
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Communism
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- 1944 Democratic National Convention: A Call for Freedom and Responsible Leadership
- Date:
- 1944-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Campaign management--United States, Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Get Involved: California Democrats for Nixon
- Date:
- 1944-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Legacy of John P. Altgeld: A Forgotten Hero of Justice
- Date:
- 1944-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
![["The George Washington Carver Foundation, founded in 1940, requests a copy of a speech given by Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas about the work of African American soldiers in World War II. The request is made by Napoleon B. Edward, a representative of the foundation, in a letter dated January 14, 1946."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0000-Negro%20Soldiers%20Correspondence%20and%20Data,%20January-February%2016,%201946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Copy of Address on Negro Soldiers in World War II by Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["This act amends certain provisions of the National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940, specifically regarding who qualifies as a beneficiary, granting insurance to individuals upon reenlistment or reemployment in active service, and the types of insurance plans available. It also addresses the granting of insurance to individuals who were previously denied due to health conditions and later became disabled or died in line of duty."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0000-Veterans,%201940-1946/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_2.1_13_18_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Amendment to National Service Life Insurance Act of 1940")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas, a member of Congress, criticizes Richard Nixon for voting to take 750,000 workers out of Social Security. She supported and voted for an improved Social Security bill, emphasizing the importance of providing a good and decent life for senior citizens. Douglas also criticizes Senator Downey of California for his lack of contribution and questionable political behavior, urging voters to support her in the upcoming election."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0000-Publications-Various%20articles%20written%20by%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Letter of Explanation to Mrs. Douglas from Han Helen Gahagan")
![["In a $250,000 damage suit, a widow testified that Assemblyman Vernon Kilpatrick invited her to meetings at the home of former Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas where discussions of overthrowing the government were held. Former Governor Olson testified as a character witness for Kilpatrick, stating that aside from his political beliefs, Kilpatrick was a gentleman. Another witness, a former Communist Party worker, admitted to attending meetings with Kilpatrick but denied any involvement in Communist activities. The trial also involved allegations of Kilpatrick being called a Communist by Beverly Hills Police Chief Anderson. Additionally, Ambassadors of Afghanistan and Thailand in India established diplomatic relations."]](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_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Assemblyman Accused of Planning Economic Collapse and Denies Communist Connections")
![["The sender, Angeles, is writing to Helen Gahagan Douglas, a representative in the House of Representatives, to inform her that a letter of explanation will be sent in the next mail."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0000-Publications-Various%20articles%20written%20by%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Voices of Change: D Magazine Digest May 1945")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the Equal Rights Amendment and expresses concerns about how it may impact working women's rights and protections. She highlights the division among women on the amendment, with some supporting it and others opposing it to safeguard existing protections for women. Douglas argues against the original amendment but supports an amended version that includes safeguards for women's rights and benefits. She emphasizes the importance of a rational approach to gender equality that considers the unique challenges faced by women."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0031_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges of Agricultural Workers in the United States")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas gave a speech in 1950 addressing the upcoming campaign for a Senate seat in California. She emphasized the importance of bringing facts to the voters and highlighted the Democratic program and record. She discussed the changing global landscape post-World War II, including the emergence of the atomic age and the balance of power between the US and Russia. Douglas supported the development of atomic energy for peaceful purposes and as a deterrent to war. She also discussed the US policy of aiding free nations to resist communist imperialism, particularly in the context of the Korean War. Douglas expressed confidence in the Democratic Party's ability to lead the nation to peace and progress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas's%20Speeches/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0012_thumbnail.jpg "The Battle for Korea: Uniting Against Extremism and McCarthyism")
![["The document discusses the importance of freedom, responsibility, and leadership in the context of a national election in 1944. It emphasizes the need for experienced and visionary leadership to navigate the challenges of wartime and post-war reconstruction. The Democratic Party is portrayed as aligned with the interests of the American people and committed to providing support for the military and working class. The document also highlights the Administration's efforts to control inflation and prioritize the needs of the people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0000-Speeches,%20Remarks,%20Manuscript%20Notes,%201922-1951/thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0017_thumbnail.jpg "1944 Democratic National Convention: A Call for Freedom and Responsible Leadership")
![["The document discusses the differences between Richard Nixon and Helen Gahagan Douglas in their campaign for a United States Senate seat in California. Nixon is described as a moderate conservative who opposes increasing governmental intervention in economic life, while Douglas is portrayed as a radical who supports expanding Federal power and government spending. The document highlights their contrasting views on issues such as Communism, military aid to Korea, social security, and government expenditures. The election is expected to be a vote on responsibility for lack of preparedness for the Korean attack and a referendum on the Truman Administration."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0000-Nixon-Clippings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Get Involved: California Democrats for Nixon")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas emphasizes the importance of planning for peace after World War II, using American production as a weapon to create a better life for all. She argues against fears of overproduction and advocates for proper planning to ensure full employment and a higher standard of living for Americans. She criticizes those who resist progress and highlights historical examples of successful change despite opposition. Douglas believes that with proper planning and utilization of resources, America can create a better future for all its citizens."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0000-Campaign%20Speeches,%20March-December,%201944/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Legacy of John P. Altgeld: A Forgotten Hero of Justice")