1. The Threat of the Un-American Activities Committee Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0004 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection Title: The Threat of the Un-American Activities Committee Date: 1948-04-01 Creator: Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 Policy Area: Social Welfare Congress: 80th (1947-1949)
2. Presbyterian Synod's Concern Over 160-Acre Repeal Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0024 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection Title: Presbyterian Synod's Concern Over 160-Acre Repeal Date: 1948-05-21 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Social Welfare Congress: 80th (1947-1949)
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas introduced a bill to extend and liberalize Social Security legislation, believing in the right of all people to a good life in retirement. The bill would provide benefits to all workers, increase benefit levels, and provide for disabled workers and their families. It would also provide a minimum benefit to those who have already retired. Douglas emphasized the importance of security in enabling individuals to fulfill their potential and stated her commitment to the cause."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Threat of the Un-American Activities Committee")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas is running for Senate in California as a Democrat, emphasizing her support for progressive policies and accusing her Republican opponent of working against the interests of the people. She highlights her record of supporting social welfare programs and a strong foreign policy, while criticizing her opponent for voting against these measures. Douglas also criticizes her opponent for passing a controversial bill and accuses him and his supporters of spreading misinformation to win the election. She urges voters to consider the facts and make an informed decision on Election Day."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Presbyterian Synod's Concern Over 160-Acre Repeal")