The document emphasizes the importance of achieving peace in order to ensure the survival and well-being of humanity. It highlights the responsibility of women in promoting peace and the role of scientists in warning about the dangers of atomic warfare. It argues against military control of science and advocates for international cooperation and a focus on human welfare. Ultimately, The document calls for a global commitment to peace and freedom in order to secure a better future for all.

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Defending Democracy: A Speech on Communism by Helen Gahagan Douglas

Identifier:
CAC_CC_014_8.10_5_1_0006
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Defending Democracy: A Speech on Communism by Helen Gahagan Douglas
Date Created:
1946-01-01
EDTF:
1946-01-01
Creator:
unknown
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 document emphasizes the importance of achieving peace in order to ensure the survival and well-being of humanity. It highlights the responsibility of women in promoting peace and the role of scientists in warning about the dangers of atomic warfare. It argues against military control of science and advocates for international cooperation and a focus on human welfare. Ultimately, The document calls for a global commitment to peace and freedom in order to secure a better future for all.
Topic:
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:
8 Pages