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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0024
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Nixon Takes on Opponent in Senate Campaign
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas: Voting Record on Un-American Activities, Foreign Policy, Internal Security, and National Defense
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Comparing Candidates: Congressman Nixon vs. Mrs. Douglas
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Putting Country Before Party: Why Richard Nixon is the Right Choice for United States Senator
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Importance of Women in Public Life: A Discussion by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1945-08-12
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0029
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Re-Establishing the Civilian Conservation Corps: A Proposal for a Sustainable Future
- Date:
- 1945-08-12
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Transportation--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document discusses the recall move against Mayor Bowron, with warnings of underworld involvement and Communist support. It also covers Richard Nixon's campaign for United States Senate, Democrats supporting Gov. Warren over James Roosevelt, and the endorsement of Nixon by various individuals. Additionally, it mentions events such as Nixon Day, a radio broadcast on foreign policy, and the death of a publisher's wife."]](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_0024_thumbnail.jpg "Nixon Takes on Opponent in Senate Campaign")
![["The analysis of the 1950 primary election shows that Nixon had a popular vote advantage over Douglas due to a higher Republican turnout and splitting of Republican votes. Douglas did well in certain counties compared to Rogers, but overall Nixon had a significant lead. There were more Democratic votes cast in the gubernatorial race than the Senate race, indicating a lack of support for Douglas. The governorship race was the main focus of the primary, with Warren's potential nomination in 1952 drawing attention. To generate interest in the Senatorial campaign, key issues will need to be simplified and emphasized in the fall."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0000-Pink%20Sheet%20of%20Nixon%20on%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20in%201950%20Campaign/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas: Voting Record on Un-American Activities, Foreign Policy, Internal Security, and National Defense")
![["The table provides data on the total popular vote in the 1950 primary for key counties, showing the votes for Douglas, Nixon, and the net difference between the two candidates. It also includes information on the candidate's vote as a percentage of registration in 1946 and 1950 for selected counties. Overall, Nixon received more votes than Douglas in the primary."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0000-Pink%20Sheet%20of%20Nixon%20on%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20in%201950%20Campaign/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Comparing Candidates: Congressman Nixon vs. Mrs. Douglas")
![["Congressman Richard Nixon is running for United States Senator against Congresswoman Helen Douglas in a hotly contested race in California. The differences between the two candidates include their political philosophies, with Nixon being a moderate conservative and Douglas being a radical. Nixon's campaign has highlighted Douglas' voting record aligning with a Communist-line congressman, leading to criticism from Democratic and Republican leaders. Nixon also called for Secretary of State Acheson's resignation, citing a loss of confidence among the people. He appealed for new leadership in foreign relations that both parties can support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0000-Pink%20Sheet%20of%20Nixon%20on%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20in%201950%20Campaign/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Putting Country Before Party: Why Richard Nixon is the Right Choice for United States Senator")
![["The document discusses the importance of having a Congress that is focused on winning the peace as much as winning a war. It emphasizes the need for effective legislation to address issues such as food scarcity, inflation, and domestic control of atomic energy. The document highlights the need for a change in Congress members who support progressive policies in order to address these pressing issues and build a warless world."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "The Importance of Women in Public Life: A Discussion by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas supports rooting out spies, traitors, and saboteurs, as well as removing subversive elements and poor security risks from government service. She believes in enforcing existing laws to protect the country, but opposes the Mundt-Nixon bill and similar legislation that she believes infringes on liberty and undermines democracy. Douglas is committed to fighting for freedom at home and abroad, and urges legislation to be passed with reason and careful consideration for America's security."]](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_0029_thumbnail.jpg "Re-Establishing the Civilian Conservation Corps: A Proposal for a Sustainable Future")