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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- A Comparison of Congressional Voting Records: Douglas vs. Marcantonio
- Date:
- 1949-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Courts--United States, Communism
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The United States' Role in Korea: A Historical Perspective
- Date:
- 1949-01-31
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- 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)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Democratic Choice: Nixon for United States Senate
- Date:
- 1949-08-18
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0008
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- A Day to Remember: October 14, 1950
- Date:
- 1949-10-05
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Communism, Environmental Protection
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas consistently voted against measures involving un-American activities, foreign policy, internal security, and national defense. She voted against establishing the Committee on Un-American Activities, providing funds for its activities, and bringing contempt charges against witnesses. She also voted against bills related to loyalty checks for government employees, registration of Communist organizations, and defense and national security measures. Additionally, she voted against aid to countries under Communist domination and measures aimed at increasing security and accountability within the government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0000-Pink%20Sheet%20of%20Nixon%20on%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20in%201950%20Campaign/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0001_thumbnail.jpg "A Comparison of Congressional Voting Records: Douglas vs. Marcantonio")
![["In her speech, Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas emphasizes the importance of the US's involvement in the Korean War and the need to resist communism. She criticizes both extreme left and extreme right propaganda efforts aimed at confusing and exploiting the American people. Douglas also calls out Republican politicians, including her opponent Mr. Nixon, for their contradictory voting record on aid to Korea, highlighting the importance of unity and support for the war effort."]](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_0011_thumbnail.jpg "The United States' Role in Korea: A Historical Perspective")
![["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")
![["The document discusses the Mundt Bill, a proposed legislation aimed at combating communism by targeting individuals and organizations deemed to be communist or communist sympathizers. The bill establishes a Subversive Activities Board and imposes penalties for those found to be associated with communist activities. The document highlights opposition to the bill from various organizations and newspapers, citing concerns about civil rights violations and discrimination. The document also criticizes the bill for its indirect approach to targeting communists and warns of potential negative consequences for minority groups and organizations. Ultimately, The document argues against the bill, stating that it undermines constitutional rights and is discriminatory."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0000-Campaign%20Materials%20Circulars,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0003_thumbnail.jpg "The Democratic Choice: Nixon for United States Senate")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas, a candidate for the United States Senate, was doused with water and hay by the Skull and Dagger society while trying to deliver a political address at the University of Southern California. The incident sparked campus-wide protests and criticism. The university president offered apologies to Douglas, and some of the students involved expressed regret for their actions. Douglas continued her speech, discussing the threat of Communism and the need for progressive measures in Congress."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0000-Publications-Various%20articles%20written%20by%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas,%201950/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_170_7_0008_thumbnail.jpg "A Day to Remember: October 14, 1950")