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

Item — Box: 172, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0028

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Helen Gahagan Douglas addresses the California Federation of Young Democrats in 1950, discussing the United Nations' decision to take action in Korea in response to aggression from the North. She emphasizes the importance of collective security and the role of the United States in upholding its pledge to protect Korean independence. Douglas also highlights the potential consequences of not intervening in Korea, as well as the historical context that led to the conflict.