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- 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_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Advocating for Housing Reform: A Speech by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas of California
- Date:
- 1950-03-22
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Labor movement--United States, Agricultural laws and legislation--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0036
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Moral Problem of Repealing the 160-Acre Limitation
- Date:
- 1950-08-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Labor movement--United States, Communism
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["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")
![["In a speech to Congress, Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the importance of water and power resources in California. She emphasizes the need for proper conservation and development of these resources in order to maintain a high standard of living and create more jobs. Douglas highlights the impact of water shortages and erosion on agriculture in the state, and calls for a statewide program for the efficient use of water resources. She also mentions the role of organized labor in supporting projects like the Central Valley project for the benefit of California's economy and population."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Advocating for Housing Reform: A Speech by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas of California")
![["In this text, Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses her beliefs about the role of government in promoting the welfare of the people, protecting freedom and democracy, and ensuring economic security. She emphasizes the importance of government assistance in providing housing, jobs, and opportunities for education, as well as protecting small businesses and workers' rights. She also advocates for foreign policies that support free governments and oppose totalitarianism. Douglas asserts her belief in American democracy and the need to preserve it in order to combat the spread of communism. She highlights her work in the House of Representatives and pledges to continue fighting for these principles in the Senate."]](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_0036_thumbnail.jpg "The Moral Problem of Repealing the 160-Acre Limitation")
