1. Restoration of the Great Middle Class: Governor Murray's Democratic Platform Identifier: CAC_CC_041_1_1_49_0009 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: William H. "Alfalfa Bill" Murray Collection Title: Restoration of the Great Middle Class: Governor Murray's Democratic Platform Date: 1932-02-20 Creator: Murray, William H. (William Henry), 1869-1956 Congress: 72nd (1931-1933)
![["Governor William H. Murray presented his Democratic platform at the Oklahoma Democratic State Convention, focusing on revision of tariffs, equitable taxation, and the installation of a Scotch banking system. He emphasized the importance of protecting the middle class from extinction and promoting economic opportunity for all. The platform also called for the repeal of a 10% tax that had negatively impacted producers and small businesses. Murray advocated for the implementation of the Scotch banking system and for qualified individuals from various industries to be appointed to the federal banking board. The platform highlighted the need for a fair and efficient banking system that benefits producers and small businesses."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/William%20H.%20Alfalfa%20Bill%20Murray%20Collection/Subject%20and%20Personality%20Materials-CAC_CC_041_1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_041_1_1_49_0000-Campaigns,%201932/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_041_1_1_49_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Restoration of the Great Middle Class: Governor Murray's Democratic Platform")