1. The Truth About the Election: Helen Gahagan Douglas Speaks Out Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0025 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection Title: The Truth About the Election: Helen Gahagan Douglas Speaks Out Date: 1949-07-29 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Families Topic: Labor movement--United States, Communism, Farm legislation--United States Congress: 81st (1949-1951)
![["In this text, Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas expresses her beliefs in the role of government in promoting social programs, economic development, and protecting individual rights. She emphasizes the importance of democracy in preventing the spread of communism and advocates for policies that support working families, small businesses, and farmers. Douglas also highlights the need for government to address unemployment, provide opportunities for job creation, and ensure a high standard of living for all citizens. She stresses the importance of maintaining the principles of democracy and freedom in order to build a prosperous and peaceful society."]](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_0025_thumbnail.jpg "The Truth About the Election: Helen Gahagan Douglas Speaks Out")