1. Message from Bell to Helen, October 17, 1950 Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_173_6_0007 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection Title: Message from Bell to Helen, October 17, 1950 Date: 1946-03-29 Creator: Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994 Policy Area: International Affairs Topic: Communism Congress: 79th (1945-1947)
![["The document discusses the upcoming Senate race between Congressman Richard Nixon and Congresswoman Helen Douglas in California. The difference in political philosophies between the two candidates is highlighted, with Nixon being described as a moderate conservative and Douglas as a radical. The Nixon campaign is set to launch with a series of events, while criticisms are raised against Douglas for her voting record aligning with a Communist-line congressman. Nixon also calls for Secretary of State Acheson to resign, citing a loss of confidence among the people. He appeals for new leadership in foreign relations that both Democrats and Republicans can support."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_6_0000-Nixon%20Kickoff%20Speech%20and%20others/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_6_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Message from Bell to Helen, October 17, 1950")