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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Leader for Progress and Peace
- Date:
- 1950-01-01
- Creator:
- Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Communism, Agricultural laws and legislation
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Challenges and Solutions for Older Workers: A Call to Action by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-01-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- California's Education Crisis: The Need for Federal Aid
- Date:
- 1950-02-28
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Employment & social affairs, Labor movement--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Statement from Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas Regarding George H. McLain's Pension Scheme
- Date:
- 1950-03-08
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Labor laws and legislation, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- A Call for Equality: Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas' Support of H.R. 792
- Date:
- 1950-05-15
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0046
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Veterans Hospital Crisis: Urgent Need for Action in Southern California
- Date:
- 1950-08-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Health
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_6_184_6_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Kilpatrick's Libel Lawsuit: Olson Testifies for Assemblyman
- Date:
- 1953-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas gave a speech emphasizing the importance of democracy and the need to defend it against communism. She highlighted the achievements of democracy in the United States and argued that full employment and fair practices can be achieved through the democratic process. Douglas also stressed the importance of free enterprise and individual initiative, while warning against the dangers of intolerance and fear. She emphasized the privileges of democracy, including the right to make mistakes and criticize government officials. Overall, Douglas advocated for protecting and strengthening democracy in the face of external threats."]](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_0004_thumbnail.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Leader for Progress and Peace")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas is advocating for the passage of a bill to establish a Civilian Conservation Corps to provide work and educational experiences for young people who are unemployed. The program would focus on conservation efforts in areas such as land, forests, animals, and water resources. The bill has been carefully designed to ensure it does not interfere with existing commercial or conservation work, and enrollment would be voluntary for youth aged 17 to 23. The program is seen as a way to address unemployment while also addressing critical conservation needs in the country."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges and Solutions for Older Workers: A Call to Action by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas supports H.R. 792, the Fair Employment Practice Bill, which aims to prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, religion, color, national origin, or ancestry. She argues that this bill is not only a civil rights issue but also crucial for national defense, economic self-interest, and moral principles. Discrimination hinders economic progress and damages America's reputation globally. Douglas emphasizes the need for legislation to address increasing discrimination in employment, as evidenced by unemployment rates among non-Whites and job requests specifying \"White only.\" Discrimination is pushing minority workers into lower-paying jobs, hindering their advancement. Douglas asserts that fair employment practices are not only a moral imperative but also essential for the nation's productivity and preservation of the free enterprise system."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "California's Education Crisis: The Need for Federal Aid")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas proposed creating a special House committee to study the employment problems faced by older workers, as the number of employers unwilling to hire workers over 44 is increasing. She highlighted the physical and physiological changes that occur in older workers but also emphasized their potential value in the workforce. Douglas called for Congress to address the challenges faced by older workers and suggested solutions for both near-old and aging workers. She pointed out the increasing proportion of older individuals in the population and the need for a shift in the treatment and opportunities for older workers in the modern industrial system."]](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_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Statement from Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas Regarding George H. McLain's Pension Scheme")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas introduced a bill called \"The Employment Assistance Act of 1950\" to address the serious unemployment issues in California and throughout the country. The bill aims to provide immediate and long-term solutions, including direct handling of unemployment areas, government contracts and loans for certified areas, an emergency reserve fund, vocational education and training for unemployed workers, and a long-range program for resources development and public works projects. The bill emphasizes the need for prompt action to address the high levels of unemployment in California and the United States."]](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_0009_thumbnail.jpg "A Call for Equality: Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas' Support of H.R. 792")
![["The document discusses the urgent need for more hospital beds for veterans in California due to the increasing population and unemployment rates. It highlights the delays in construction of new facilities and closures of existing ones, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling the promise of free hospitalization for veterans. The document also calls for efforts to support veterans and alleviate their desperate needs through initiatives such as the \"Hour of Sharing\" campaign."]](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_0046_thumbnail.jpg "Veterans Hospital Crisis: Urgent Need for Action in Southern California")
![["In her radio speech, Helen Gahagan Douglas reflects on the economic challenges faced by America in the 1920s and 1930s, leading to the Great Depression. She criticizes the lack of effort to maintain production and full employment, resulting in a significant drop in national income and widespread unemployment. Douglas highlights the shift towards war production in the 1940s, which led to a significant increase in industrial capacity and national production. She warns against reverting to pre-war economic practices and calls for a future that avoids the mistakes of the past."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Kilpatrick's Libel Lawsuit: Olson Testifies for Assemblyman")
