The Importance of Women's Responsibilities in the 1944 Election: A Speech by Helen Gahagan Douglas
Item — Box: 151, Folder: 1
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0015
In this speech, Helen Gahagan Douglas emphasizes the importance of women being thoughtful and responsible in the upcoming election. She highlights the obligation to support those fighting in the war and to work towards a world of peace. Douglas criticizes the Republican Party for not understanding the steps needed to prevent war and for opposing measures that have defended the security of the American people. She mentions the support of influential figures such as Senator Joseph H. Ball and Walter Lippmann for President Roosevelt. Douglas urges listeners to persuade their neighbors to vote for Roosevelt and a Democratic Congress.
Dates
- 1922-1980
- Majority of material found in 1940-1951
Language of Materials
English
Extent
4 pages
Overview
78th Congress (1943-1945)
General
Foreign Trade and International Finance; International Affairs; Energy
Creator
- From the Collection: Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository