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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Understanding Democracy: A Reflection on Political Parties and the Importance of Individual Choice
- Date:
- 1944-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Victory Beyond War: Helen Gahagan Douglas' Vision for Peace and Progress
- Date:
- 1944-05-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Civil rights--United States
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas emphasizes the importance of democracy and choosing a political party based on deep conviction. She supports the Democratic party for prioritizing the welfare of individuals, equality of opportunity, and international cooperation. She criticizes the Republican party for lacking understanding of people's needs and sabotaging world organizations. Douglas also highlights the Democratic party's success in California and criticizes the unrealistic promises made by Republican leaders."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Understanding Democracy: A Reflection on Political Parties and the Importance of Individual Choice")
![["The speaker is addressing a C.I.O. rally and discussing the importance of unity and democracy in the upcoming election. They highlight the power of the people to elect representatives who will represent them and advocate for their rights. The speaker emphasizes the importance of maintaining unity and fighting against discrimination and anti-labor legislation in order to achieve victory in the war. They urge the audience to stand together and support the Commander-in-Chief in the final push for victory."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Victory Beyond War: Helen Gahagan Douglas' Vision for Peace and Progress")