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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0018
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Legislative Actions for Economic Growth: A Look at Prosperity and Policy Decisions
- Date:
- 1950-01-03
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Claims, Communism, Land use--Planning
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Challenges and Solutions for Older Workers: A Call to Action by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
- Date:
- 1950-01-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Land use--Planning, Education--United States, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Labor Union Influence in Government
- Date:
- 1950-01-29
- Creator:
- Nixon, Richard Milhous, 1913-1994
- Topic:
- Communism
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Winning the Peace: The Role of Congress in Building a Warless World
- Date:
- 1950-02-20
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0033
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Vision for California and the Nation
- Date:
- 1950-02-20
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- Education
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Communism, Labor Unions--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0011
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The United Nations: A Decisive Day in Korea
- Date:
- 1950-02-27
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0048
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Atomic Age: Sharing the Knowledge of Atomic Energy
- Date:
- 1950-02-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Inflation (Finance)
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- California's Education Crisis: The Need for Federal Aid
- Date:
- 1950-02-28
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Employment & social affairs, Labor movement--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_164_33_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- The Smear Campaign: Republicans vs. Douglas-Roosevelt
- Date:
- 1950-03-07
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Statement from Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas Regarding George H. McLain's Pension Scheme
- Date:
- 1950-03-08
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Topic:
- Labor laws and legislation, Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 81st (1949-1951)
![["Congressman Nixon is described as courageous and fearless, particularly for his role in exposing Alger Hiss. A comparison of Nixon and Congresswoman Douglas's records shows differences in their stances on national defense, aid to foreign countries, internal security and communism, taxes and government spending, veterans' issues, socialistic planning, small business support, labor-management relations, tidelands ownership, the Central Valley Project, housing policies, and endorsements from communist newspapers. The People's Daily World labeled Nixon as \"the man to beat\" in the Senate race, indicating support for his candidacy."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0000-1950%20Campaign%20Helen%20Douglas-Richard%20Nixon%20Voting%20Record/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_172_2_0018_thumbnail.jpg "Legislative Actions for Economic Growth: A Look at Prosperity and Policy Decisions")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas is advocating for the passage of a bill to establish a Civilian Conservation Corps to provide work and educational experiences for young people who are unemployed. The program would focus on conservation efforts in areas such as land, forests, animals, and water resources. The bill has been carefully designed to ensure it does not interfere with existing commercial or conservation work, and enrollment would be voluntary for youth aged 17 to 23. The program is seen as a way to address unemployment while also addressing critical conservation needs in the country."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0007_thumbnail.jpg "Challenges and Solutions for Older Workers: A Call to Action by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas")
![["The House Un-American Activities Committee is compiling a blacklist of over 1,000,000 individuals engaged in subversive activities, including Nazis and Communists. They are also creating a \"bible of subversive activities in the United States\" with names of 250,000 people and thousands of organizations. The committee is currently investigating Communism in various sectors and received new funds to continue their work. Some Democrats opposed the resolution, while the American Legion urged legislation to remove Communists from government."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0000-Nixon-Clippings/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_173_10_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Labor Union Influence in Government")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas, a member of the House of Representatives, speaks out against recent acts of violence and lynchings against African Americans. She criticizes the lack of action by Congress to pass anti-lynching legislation and calls for federal laws to address these crimes. Douglas praises the efforts of the Attorney General and the President in responding to the lynchings, but emphasizes the need for federal intervention due to the limitations of state authorities. She highlights the importance of passing federal anti-lynching legislation to hold perpetrators accountable and prevent future acts of violence."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Winning the Peace: The Role of Congress in Building a Warless World")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas gave a speech discussing American foreign policy, specifically in response to President Truman's recent address in San Francisco. She emphasized the importance of peace with freedom and justice, and criticized her opponent for his lack of understanding of the communist conspiracy and opposition to measures aimed at strengthening America. Douglas highlighted her support for programs like the Marshall Plan and aid to underdeveloped nations, contrasting it with her opponent's voting record against such initiatives. She also emphasized the importance of domestic policies, such as education, fair wages, and social security, in making America strong."]](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_0033_thumbnail.jpg "Helen Gahagan Douglas: A Vision for California and the Nation")
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the changing status of women in public life, emphasizing the importance of women's perspectives in politics. She shares her personal experience as a woman in Congress, highlighting the challenges faced by working mothers. Douglas believes that women should be judged as individuals, not solely based on their gender, and argues that more women in government could lead to better decision-making and a greater focus on issues such as family welfare and world peace."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0011_thumbnail.jpg "The United Nations: A Decisive Day in Korea")
![["The document is a script for a television show featuring Harold Ickes discussing the California United States Senate race between Helen Gahagan Douglas and Richard M. Nixon. Ickes praises Douglas for her dedication to representing California and contrasts her record with Nixon's, accusing him of prioritizing headline-seeking and corporate interests over the needs of the state. Ickes highlights specific instances where Douglas fought for California's interests and criticizes Nixon for his absence or opposition in similar situations."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0048_thumbnail.jpg "The Atomic Age: Sharing the Knowledge of Atomic Energy")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas supports H.R. 792, the Fair Employment Practice Bill, which aims to prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, religion, color, national origin, or ancestry. She argues that this bill is not only a civil rights issue but also crucial for national defense, economic self-interest, and moral principles. Discrimination hinders economic progress and damages America's reputation globally. Douglas emphasizes the need for legislation to address increasing discrimination in employment, as evidenced by unemployment rates among non-Whites and job requests specifying \"White only.\" Discrimination is pushing minority workers into lower-paying jobs, hindering their advancement. Douglas asserts that fair employment practices are not only a moral imperative but also essential for the nation's productivity and preservation of the free enterprise system."]](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_0007_thumbnail.jpg "California's Education Crisis: The Need for Federal Aid")
![["The Wall Street Journal has declared the Republican Party bankrupt and speeding toward oblivion. James Roosevelt, running for Governor of California, criticizes the Republican Party for lacking a program and placing blame on the Democratic Administration. The Democratic Party, with Roosevelt, Gahagan Douglas, and Pat Brown, have a working program for better government. The article criticizes Republican leaders Earl Warren and Richard Nixon and urges support for the Democratic Party."]](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_0005_thumbnail.jpg "The Smear Campaign: Republicans vs. Douglas-Roosevelt")
![["Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas proposed creating a special House committee to study the employment problems faced by older workers, as the number of employers unwilling to hire workers over 44 is increasing. She highlighted the physical and physiological changes that occur in older workers but also emphasized their potential value in the workforce. Douglas called for Congress to address the challenges faced by older workers and suggested solutions for both near-old and aging workers. She pointed out the increasing proportion of older individuals in the population and the need for a shift in the treatment and opportunities for older workers in the modern industrial system."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0000-Statements%20in%20Congress,%20speeches,%20and%20press%20releases%20of%20Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Statement from Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas Regarding George H. McLain's Pension Scheme")