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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0027
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Importance of a Steam Power Plant for Central Valley
- Date:
- 1950-06-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0043
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Quandary in Politics
- Date:
- 1950-07-13
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Senate Race: Douglas vs. Nixon - A Comparison of Records
- Date:
- 1950-07-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_6_0010
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Power and Water: Congressman Nixon's Stance for United States Senator
- Date:
- 1950-07-26
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Protecting Women's Rights: A Discussion on the Equal Rights Amendment
- Date:
- 1950-08-14
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Farm legislation--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_5_172_9_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Future Course of Our Nation and the World: A Call to Action
- Date:
- 1950-08-18
- Creator:
- Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- A Woman of Substance: Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-08-21
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The GOP's Road to Oblivion: Democratic Progress in Riverside County
- Date:
- 1950-08-21
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas addresses the California Federation of Young Democrats in 1950, discussing the United Nations' decision to take action in Korea in response to aggression from the North. She emphasizes the importance of collective security and the role of the United States in upholding its pledge to protect Korean independence. Douglas also highlights the potential consequences of not intervening in Korea, as well as the historical context that led to the conflict."]](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_0027_thumbnail.jpg "The Importance of a Steam Power Plant for Central Valley")
![["The Los Angeles Times explains that they made an error in describing Mrs. Douglas as a Communist in an editorial. They caught the mistake before any papers were distributed and destroyed all copies. They clarify that Mrs. Douglas is not a Communist and express support for Representative Nixon in the upcoming election."]](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_0043_thumbnail.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Quandary in Politics")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas, a candidate for the United States Senate, has received support from Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt and various religious organizations. She emphasizes her legislative record and commitment to campaigning on issues rather than mud-slinging. Douglas is conducting a helicopter trip to various cities in California as part of her campaign."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0000-Campaign%20Materials%20Circulars,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Senate Race: Douglas vs. Nixon - A Comparison of Records")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas responds to accusations made by Richard Nixon during the California Senate race of 1950, stating that Nixon's campaign was designed to create the impression that she was a communist. She references a pink sheet distributed by Nixon's campaign which falsely suggested she supported a pro-communist program. Douglas refutes these claims and questions the motives behind Nixon's tactics."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_6_0000-Nixon%20Kickoff%20Speech%20and%20others/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_6_0010_thumbnail.jpg "Power and Water: Congressman Nixon's Stance for United States Senator")
![["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")
![["The document discusses the importance of reclamation for veterans, particularly in providing farm opportunities. The speaker criticizes those who seek to undermine reclamation laws and suggests that there are more farm opportunities for veterans than stated. The Veterans of Foreign Wars are willing to support and advocate for veterans in obtaining farm opportunities."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "Protecting Women's Rights: A Discussion on the Equal Rights Amendment")
![["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")
![["The writer expresses their concern over Richard Nixon's record on Korea and foreign policy, criticizing his actions and decisions in the past. They highlight Nixon's vote against a bill providing economic aid to Korea and question his motives for doing so. The writer believes that Nixon's actions may have emboldened the Communists and contributed to the current situation in Korea. They urge voters to consider Nixon's past actions before electing him to represent them in Congress."]](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_0013_thumbnail.jpg "The Future Course of Our Nation and the World: A Call to Action")
![["The document is urging fellow Democrats to support Helen Gahagan Douglas for United States Senate, highlighting her proven track record and dedication to Democratic policies. It criticizes her opponent, Manchester Boddy, for his support of policies that benefit oil and utility monopolies, rather than the people of California. Boddy's vague statements and connections to corporate interests are called into question, while Douglas is portrayed as a reliable candidate who prioritizes the interests of the people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0000-Campaign%20Materials%20Circulars,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0007_thumbnail.jpg "A Woman of Substance: Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas is a prominent figure in American politics who demonstrates that political activity does not need to compromise femininity. She is described as a woman who is capable, natural, and unassuming, with a strong presence and effective communication skills. Douglas is admired for her dedication to her work and her ability to engage in debates without relying on typical feminine adornments or mannerisms. She is seen as a courageous and capable leader who is respected by her colleagues."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0000-Campaign%20Materials%20Circulars,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0006_thumbnail.jpg "The GOP's Road to Oblivion: Democratic Progress in Riverside County")