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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Defending Democracy: My Democratic Credo
- Date:
- 1946-03-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- In Defense of Democracy: A Speech on Communism and American Values
- Date:
- 1946-03-29
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Communism, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_29_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- The Adverse Effects of Housing Policies: A Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-03-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Housing policy--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_13_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Postal Employees: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1946-03-29
- Creator:
- Schwabe, George Blaine, 1886-1952
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_13_0022
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Postal Employees: A Letter from George B. Schwabe
- Date:
- 1946-03-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_7_2_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence Regarding Opposition to the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bill and Socialized Medicine
- Date:
- 1946-03-29
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_3_67_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Correspondence on Unfair Provisions of the Social Security Act
- Date:
- 1946-03-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_80_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Survey Results: The Influence of Pressure Groups
- Date:
- 1946-03-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_13_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting Postal Employees: A Message from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1946-03-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_6_13_0025
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Supporting H.R. 5059: A Letter of Thanks from George B. Schwabe, M.C.
- Date:
- 1946-03-30
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["The speaker discusses his views on communism and democracy, emphasizing his belief in democracy and the importance of maintaining it in the face of communist challenges. He highlights the achievements of democracy in the United States and expresses his jealousy for its reputation and accomplishments. The speaker also reflects on his respect for the government and Congress as symbols of freedom and democracy."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_810_5_1_0004.jpg "Defending Democracy: My Democratic Credo")
![["The speaker discusses his views on communism and democracy, stating that communism does not pose a real threat to democracy. He emphasizes the importance of democracy and its achievements, stating that democracy has provided more freedom and higher living standards than any other form of government. The speaker is protective of democracy and its institutions, expressing a desire to not have its accomplishments attributed to communism. He also discusses the importance of freedom of speech and the government serving the people."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_014_810_5_1_0005.jpg "In Defense of Democracy: A Speech on Communism and American Values")
![["Mr. Rogers expresses his dissatisfaction with Mr. Wyatt's new housing program and ruling, stating that the scarcity of materials is due to unreasonable price controls by the OPA. He argues that the ruling will negatively impact small business owners and G.I.'s trying to establish their own businesses. Mr. Rogers urges Honorable George B. Schwabe to use his influence to have the ruling made less severe or removed entirely, as it will affect his building material company in Tulsa. He believes that the government's approach to solving economic issues is flawed and does not take into account individual community conditions."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_29_0011.jpg "The Adverse Effects of Housing Policies: A Letter to Honorable George B. Schwabe")
![["The document is from George B. Schwabe, a member of Congress, to a postal clerk named O. Le McCracken. McCracken had requested Schwabe's support for a bill to raise postal employee salaries, and Schwabe assured McCracken of his support and influence in favor of the bill. Schwabe expressed his friendship towards postal employees and mentioned his previous support for similar measures."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_13_0017.jpg "Supporting Postal Employees: A Letter from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["Elmer Gustafson wrote a letter to Representative George B. Schwabe requesting support for H. R. 5059, a bill that would increase postal employees' salaries. Schwabe responded, informing Gustafson that the bill had passed the House with only one dissenting vote. Schwabe expressed his support for postal employees and promised to continue working on their behalf. Gustafson was pleased with the progress but urged Schwabe to take further action to ensure the bill's success."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_13_0022.jpg "Supporting Postal Employees: A Letter from George B. Schwabe")
![["The document consists of a series of letters expressing opposition to the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bill, which proposes socialized medicine in the United States. The writers believe the bill is un-American and influenced by subversive forces. They urge their congressman to oppose the legislation."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_7_2_0013.jpg "Correspondence Regarding Opposition to the Wagner-Murray-Dingell Bill and Socialized Medicine")
![["Mr. Heinzman wrote a letter to Congressman Schwabe expressing his frustration with the Social Security Act, as he had paid into the system but would not be eligible to receive benefits. He urged for a change in the law to either provide him with coverage for the time he was paying or to broaden the eligibility requirements. Congressman Schwabe sympathized with Heinzman's situation and agreed that the current system was unfair, and expressed his willingness to support any program that would provide justice for people in similar situations."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_3_67_0005.jpg "Correspondence on Unfair Provisions of the Social Security Act")
![["The document from George B. Schwabe to Mrs. John A. Rice addresses her concerns about pressure groups influencing his decision on the British Loan. Schwabe explains that he conducted a survey of 40,000 people in his district to gather a cross-section of opinions, which he believes to be impartial and reflective of the thinking of the people in his district. He assures Mrs. Rice that he is not influenced by pressure groups and appreciates her interest in the matter."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_80_0013.jpg "Survey Results: The Influence of Pressure Groups")
![["The document is from Mr. J. Hass Peden to George B. Schwabe, urging his support for H.R. 5059, which is a measure for the increase of salaries of postal employees. Schwabe responds, expressing his intention to support the measure and stating that he has always had the welfare of postal employees at heart."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_13_0018.jpg "Supporting Postal Employees: A Message from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")
![["Mr. Wayne R. Ruffin wrote a letter to Congressman George B. Schwabe in support of bill H.R. 5059, which passed with only one dissenting vote. Ruffin expressed the need for a salary increase for postal employees to cope with inflation, and thanked Schwabe for his support. Schwabe responded, stating his pleasure in working with Ruffin on the bill and expressing his support for postal employees."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_6_13_0025.jpg "Supporting H.R. 5059: A Letter of Thanks from George B. Schwabe, M.C.")