The Indispensable Philosophy: Address by Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas, 1944-10-18

Item — Box: 171, Folder: 3

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0023

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Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas spoke at a forum in New York City in 1944, highlighting the importance of winning the war completely to prevent fascism and aggression. She emphasized the need for a world organization to prevent future wars and discussed President Roosevelt's efforts to strengthen national defense and promote collective action for peace. Douglas criticized the Republican party for opposing key measures for preparedness and urged voters to consider the importance of vision in leadership.