1. Moving Forward with President Roosevelt: The Democratic Plan for a Better America Identifier: CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0008 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection Title: Moving Forward with President Roosevelt: The Democratic Plan for a Better America Date: 1944-10-29 Creator: Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 Topic: Health Congress: 78th (1943-1945)
![["Helen Gahagan Douglas spoke at an ILGWU rally at Labor Temple on November 2, 1944, just five days before the election. She discussed the progress made since the Great Depression and the importance of voting for a Democratic administration that supports free enterprise, fair wages, and social programs. She emphasized the need for peace, poverty eradication, and healthcare for all Americans. She highlighted President Roosevelt's achievements and the Democratic Party's objectives for a better future."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0000-Campaign%20Speeches,%20March-December,%201944/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0008_thumbnail.jpg "Moving Forward with President Roosevelt: The Democratic Plan for a Better America")