The United Nations: A Decisive Day in Korea, 1945-08-12

Item — Box: 171, Folder: 3

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0011

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Helen Gahagan Douglas addresses the California Federation of Young Democrats in 1950, praising the United Nations' decision to take action in Korea following an invasion from the North. She highlights the importance of collective security and the role of the US in supporting the Security Council resolution. Douglas also discusses the historical context of Korea's division following World War II and the need for international intervention to prevent further aggression. She emphasizes the threat of Soviet expansion and the importance of the UN's actions in Korea to prevent future conflicts.