Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the importance of the upcoming election in terms of war and peace. She argues that the Democratic party, led by President Roosevelt, is better equipped to handle international issues and maintain peace. She cites the support of prominent Republicans and political leaders who are endorsing Roosevelt for re-election. Douglas urges listeners to vote for Roosevelt and a Democratic Congress on November 7th.

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Helen Gahagan Douglas' 1944 Radio Speech: A Call for Women's Active Participation in Election and Pursuit of Peace

Identifier:
CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0014
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Helen Gahagan Douglas' 1944 Radio Speech: A Call for Women's Active Participation in Election and Pursuit of Peace
Date Created:
1944-10-29
EDTF:
1944-10-29
Creator:
Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
Helen Gahagan Douglas Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/67
Description:
Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses the importance of the upcoming election in terms of war and peace. She argues that the Democratic party, led by President Roosevelt, is better equipped to handle international issues and maintain peace. She cites the support of prominent Republicans and political leaders who are endorsing Roosevelt for re-election. Douglas urges listeners to vote for Roosevelt and a Democratic Congress on November 7th.
Congress:
78th (1943-1945)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_14_5_151_1_0000, Box, 151, 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
4 Pages