1. Rallying Cry of the American Middle Class: A Declaration of Values and Pledges to Preserve Freedom and Sovereignty Identifier: CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0019 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Page H. Belcher Collection Title: Rallying Cry of the American Middle Class: A Declaration of Values and Pledges to Preserve Freedom and Sovereignty Date: 1957-09-03 Creator: unknown Policy Area: Agriculture and Food Topic: Agricultural laws and legislation Congress: 85th (1957-1959)
![["The document is a call to action for American citizens to preserve their traditional way of life and fight against socialism and government overreach. It highlights the excessive taxation and government spending that is burdening future generations. Various groups, such as taxpayers, businessmen, farmers, doctors, and parents, express their grievances and pledge to work towards protecting individual liberties and limited government. The document also outlines a Constitution Day Convention and encourages citizens to join the cause by making personal contacts, spreading awareness, and supporting patriotic programs. It emphasizes the need to combat socialism to prevent the spread of communism."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Page%20H.%20Belcher%20Collection,%201951-1972/85th%20Congress-CAC_CC_004_4_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0000-B-%20General,%201957-1958/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_004_4_28_15C_0019_thumbnail.jpg "Rallying Cry of the American Middle Class: A Declaration of Values and Pledges to Preserve Freedom and Sovereignty")