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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0021
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Fights for the TEW Housing Bill
- Date:
- 1948-06-03
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Education, Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Topic:
- Education, Elementary--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0020
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Zero Hour for Housing: Urgent Action Needed to Enact the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill
- Date:
- 1948-06-07
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0019
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Statement from Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas: The Fight for the TEV Housing Bill
- Date:
- 1948-06-09
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Supreme Court's Decision: A Blow Against Racial Discrimination
- Date:
- 1948-06-11
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance), Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0022
- 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:
- 1948-06-12
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 80th (1947-1949)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The United States' Role in Korea: A Historical Perspective
- Date:
- 1949-01-31
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0041
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Road Ahead: A Call for Generous Leadership
- Date:
- 1949-04-23
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0023
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Indispensable Philosophy: Address by Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1949-04-25
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs, Business--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Equality in Employment: The Urgent Need for H.R. 792
- Date:
- 1949-04-25
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Labor movement--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Addressing America's Housing Crisis: A Call to Action by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1949-04-27
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["In her speech, Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the urgent need for Federal aid to education in California due to the rapid population growth and lack of industrial property to tax for school funding. She highlights the increasing number of children in need of education, the shortage of classrooms, and the necessity for more teachers. Douglas emphasizes the importance of providing equal educational opportunities for all children, regardless of their location or socioeconomic background."]](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_0021_thumbnail.jpg "Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas Fights for the TEW Housing Bill")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas initiated Discharge Petition #6 to bring the TEW Housing Bill to a vote in the House of Representatives. Despite a close vote in the House Banking and Currency Committee, the bill will now face the Rules Committee controlled by Republicans. Douglas criticized the Republican leadership for potentially ignoring the housing needs of 12 million American families."]](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_0020_thumbnail.jpg "Zero Hour for Housing: Urgent Action Needed to Enact the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas is urging for signatures on Discharge Petition #6 in order to push the Taft-Ellender-Wagner housing bill to a vote in the House of Representatives. She is confident that with more signatures, the bill could be out of committee by the end of the week. Douglas is calling on all Americans who support decent housing to urge their Representatives to sign the petition immediately."]](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_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Statement from Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas: The Fight for the TEV Housing Bill")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas issued a statement expressing concern that Republican members of the House were removing their signatures from a Discharge Petition for the Taft-Ellender-Wagner Bill. She criticized the lack of assurance that the bill brought to the Floor by the House Banking and Currency Committee would address the real housing needs of the American people."]](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_0018_thumbnail.jpg "The Supreme Court's Decision: A Blow Against Racial Discrimination")
![["Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas spoke at a forum in New York City in 1944, highlighting the importance of winning the war completely to prevent fascism and aggression. She emphasized the need for a world organization to prevent future wars and discussed President Roosevelt's efforts to strengthen national defense and promote collective action for peace. Douglas criticized the Republican party for opposing key measures for preparedness and urged voters to consider the importance of vision in leadership."]](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_0022_thumbnail.jpg "California's Education Crisis: The Need for Federal Aid")
![["In her speech, Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas emphasizes the importance of the US's involvement in the Korean War and the need to resist communism. She criticizes both extreme left and extreme right propaganda efforts aimed at confusing and exploiting the American people. Douglas also calls out Republican politicians, including her opponent Mr. Nixon, for their contradictory voting record on aid to Korea, highlighting the importance of unity and support for the war effort."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "The United States' Role in Korea: A Historical Perspective")
![["The resolution calls for international cooperation and control of atomic energy to prevent an arms race and safeguard world peace. It suggests that the US should invite Great Britain and the Soviet Union to a conference to discuss the dangers of atomic weapons and establish a system of cooperation. The resolution also emphasizes the importance of scientific freedom and the peacetime utilization of atomic energy for the benefit of all people."]](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_0041_thumbnail.jpg "The Road Ahead: A Call for Generous Leadership")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas argues for the repeal of the Taft-Hartley Act, stating that it restricts labor unions and undermines collective bargaining. She emphasizes the importance of labor unions for protecting workers and democracy, and criticizes the economic power of big corporations. Douglas urges Congress to focus on the basic question of whether it is fair to suppress labor unions while allowing big business to dominate the economy. She calls for a realistic approach to economic issues and highlights the role of labor unions in improving working conditions and maintaining full employment."]](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_0023_thumbnail.jpg "The Indispensable Philosophy: Address by Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas of California supports the establishment of a Civilian Conservation Corps to provide work and educational experiences for unemployed youth. She highlights the benefits of such a program in improving physical resources and addressing conservation needs. The proposed legislation has been carefully crafted to ensure it complements existing conservation efforts and does not take away jobs from others. Douglas emphasizes the importance of addressing unemployment and conservation needs, arguing that delaying the establishment of a C.C.C. would be shortsighted."]](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_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Equality in Employment: The Urgent Need for H.R. 792")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas reported to the House of Representatives that food prices are still rising, causing living costs to be 25 percent higher than in previous years. She criticized the Republican leadership for not taking action to help balance household budgets and introduced a price control bill to freeze prices at January 1948 levels. She emphasized the importance of addressing the root cause of inflation and warned that failure to do so could have dire consequences. Despite promises, grocery prices had increased significantly since 1946, with no items being cheaper than they were in June of that year. Douglas stressed the urgency of addressing rising costs and the impact it has on households."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "Addressing America's Housing Crisis: A Call to Action by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas")