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.

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In Defense of Democracy: A Speech on Communism and American Values

Identifier:
CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0005
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
In Defense of Democracy: A Speech on Communism and American Values
Date Created:
1946-03-29
EDTF:
1946-03-29
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:
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.
Topic:
Communism, Education--United States
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_14_8.1_0000, Box 5, Folder 1, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
28 Pages