United for Victory: The Fight Against Bigotry and Reactionaries
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Title:
- United for Victory: The Fight Against Bigotry and Reactionaries
- Date Created:
- 1944-05-02
- EDTF:
- 1944-05-02
- 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 gave a speech on a radio station in 1944, emphasizing the importance of women being thoughtful and responsible in the election. She discussed the obligation to those fighting in the war and the need for a peaceful future. She highlighted the non-partisan nature of war and peace, and criticized the Republican party for not showing understanding of steps needed to prevent war. Various individuals and publications were cited in support of President Roosevelt, emphasizing his experience and leadership in international affairs. The speech urged listeners to vote for Roosevelt and a Democratic Congress in the upcoming election.
- Congress:
- 78th (1943-1945)
- Physical Location:
- CAC_CC_14_8.1_0000, Box 4, Folder 37, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
- Location Represented:
- Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
- Type:
- Text
- Extent:
- 4 Pages
