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 about protecting the basic right to seek a livelihood without discrimination, but also about promoting national defense, economic self-interest, and moral principles. Douglas emphasizes that fair employment practices are good for business and essential for America's productive capacity. She believes that fair treatment for minorities is crucial for the country's moral and spiritual leadership in the world and for maintaining trust with other nations. Discrimination hinders economic progress and undermines the promise of democracy. Douglas presents evidence of increasing discrimination in employment and the negative impact it has on minority groups. She argues that legislation is necessary to address this issue and ensure equal opportunities for all Americans.

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Establishing a Civilian Conservation Corps: A Solution for Unemployment and Conservation Challenges in America

Identifier:
CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0008
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Establishing a Civilian Conservation Corps: A Solution for Unemployment and Conservation Challenges in America
Date Created:
1950-01-01
EDTF:
1950-01-01
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:
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 about protecting the basic right to seek a livelihood without discrimination, but also about promoting national defense, economic self-interest, and moral principles. Douglas emphasizes that fair employment practices are good for business and essential for America's productive capacity. She believes that fair treatment for minorities is crucial for the country's moral and spiritual leadership in the world and for maintaining trust with other nations. Discrimination hinders economic progress and undermines the promise of democracy. Douglas presents evidence of increasing discrimination in employment and the negative impact it has on minority groups. She argues that legislation is necessary to address this issue and ensure equal opportunities for all Americans.
Topic:
Employment & social affairs, Banks and banking--United States
Congress:
81st (1949-1951)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 171, Folder 3, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
5 Pages