American Foreign Policy: Past, Present, and Future, 1950-10-04

Item — Box: 172, Folder: 9

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0036

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Honorable Helen Gahagan Douglas spoke about American Foreign Policy at the California Committee Douglas for Senator Dinner in 1950. She emphasized the importance of understanding and supporting U.S. policy, which aims to create a world where people can live in freedom and decency. She discussed the sacrifices and challenges involved in achieving these goals, particularly in the context of the Cold War. Douglas highlighted the role of the United Nations in promoting peace and the successful actions taken by the UN in Korea. She defended the decisions made at the Yalta and Potsdam conferences, explaining that they were primarily military decisions aimed at shortening the war and reducing American casualties. Douglas urged for a comprehensive understanding of American foreign policy actions and emphasized the importance of continuing to support the United Nations.