Helen Gahagan Douglas is running for United States Senate in California and is giving a speech to voters. She emphasizes her belief in democracy, private enterprise, and the importance of owning property. She also discusses the dangers of labeling democratic efforts as socialist or communist, and stresses the importance of maintaining freedom and democracy to prevent the spread of communism. Douglas opposes the Committee on Un-American Activities and believes in the separation of government powers to protect freedom.

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The Importance of Women in Public Life: A Discussion by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas

Identifier:
CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0032
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
The Importance of Women in Public Life: A Discussion by Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas
Date Created:
1950-04-17
EDTF:
1950-04-17
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 is running for United States Senate in California and is giving a speech to voters. She emphasizes her belief in democracy, private enterprise, and the importance of owning property. She also discusses the dangers of labeling democratic efforts as socialist or communist, and stresses the importance of maintaining freedom and democracy to prevent the spread of communism. Douglas opposes the Committee on Un-American Activities and believes in the separation of government powers to protect freedom.
Topic:
Communism
Congress:
81st (1949-1951)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_14_5_0000, Box 172, Folder 9, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
6 Pages