1. The Political Showdown: Nixon vs. Douglas Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0038 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection Title: The Political Showdown: Nixon vs. Douglas Date: 1950-01-01 Creator: Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 Topic: Transportation--United States Congress: 81st (1949-1951)
![["In a State-wide radio broadcast, Representative Richard Nixon criticized his opponent, Representative Helen Douglas, for misrepresenting his voting record on aid to Korea. He emphasized the importance of maintaining strong defenses to prevent war and urged the American people to support democracy. Nixon pledged to focus on his record and not engage in smear tactics."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0038.jpg "The Political Showdown: Nixon vs. Douglas")