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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_5_173_8_0012
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
- Title:
- Putting Country Before Party: Why Richard Nixon is the Right Choice for United States Senator
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
- Policy Area:
- International Affairs
- 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)
![["Congressman Richard Nixon is running for United States Senator against Congresswoman Helen Douglas in a hotly contested race in California. The differences between the two candidates include their political philosophies, with Nixon being a moderate conservative and Douglas being a radical. Nixon's campaign has highlighted Douglas' voting record aligning with a Communist-line congressman, leading to criticism from Democratic and Republican leaders. Nixon also called for Secretary of State Acheson's resignation, citing a loss of confidence among the people. He appealed for new leadership in foreign relations that both parties can support."]](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_0012_thumbnail.jpg "Putting Country Before Party: Why Richard Nixon is the Right Choice for United States Senator")
![["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."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Helen%20Gahagan%20Douglas%20Collection/CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0000-Spring-June,%201946/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0005_thumbnail.jpg "In Defense of Democracy: A Speech on Communism and American Values")