Negro Heroism Praised by Calif. Lawmaker, 1946-02-01
Item — Box: 22, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0048
The Philadelphia Tribune sent a detailed and documented story of Negro heroism in World War II to newspapers, praising the courage and devotion of African-American soldiers and sailors. Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglass highlighted the achievements of individual units and individuals in various theaters of the war, dispelling false statements made about the war record of American Negroes. The story was published in the Congressional Record as a contribution to Negro History Week.
Dates
- 1946-02-01
Creator
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Extent
2 pages
Overview
79th (1945-1947)
Creator
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
- TypeCollection
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository