Comparison of Party Platforms and Performance: 1948-1950, 1950-01-01 - 1950-01-01

Item — Box: 173, Folder: 7

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_173_7_0016

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The Democratic Party published a study comparing the promises made in the 1948 platforms of the two major parties with their performance in Congress. The study shows that the Democratic Party kept its promises while the Republican Party voted against its own promises. The Democratic Party is portrayed as the party of performance, while the Republican Party is seen as making glib promises. The study highlights specific issues such as foreign policy, trade, national defense, housing, health, education, science, and agriculture where the Democratic Party's actions aligned with their promises.