Embracing One World: Helen Gahagan Douglas and the League of Women Voters, December 4, 1944, 1944-12-04

Item — Box: 4, Folder: 37

Identifier: CAC_CC_014_8.10_4_37_0010

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Helen Gahagan Douglas, speaking to the League of Women Voters in 1944, emphasizes the importance of the United States taking the lead in preventing future wars by working with other nations. She highlights the interconnectedness of the world and the need for international cooperation in addressing economic and social issues. Douglas argues that it is in America's best interest to participate in global initiatives for security and prosperity. She also mentions a pamphlet by the Electronic Corporation of America, which promotes a vision of peace and prosperity for all nations, not just America. Overall, Douglas calls for a shift towards a more cooperative and interconnected world, emphasizing the need for unity and collaboration among nations.