America at a Crossroads: Helen Gahagan Douglas's Speech on Republican Leadership, 1950-10-09
Item — Box: 172, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0035
America at a Crossroads: Helen Gahagan Douglas's Speech on Republican Leadership, 1950-10-09
Helen Gahagan Douglas criticizes the Republican Party for their desperate tactics and lack of vision, accusing them of prioritizing personal ambition over the welfare of the American people. She highlights the incompetence of Republican leaders and their damaging impact on American foreign policy and prestige. Douglas calls for strengthening the United Nations system of collective security and warns against falling for the manipulative tactics of Republican politicians like McCarthy, Cain, and Nixon. She concludes by stating that if the Republican Party cannot improve, it deserves to die, and suggests that a revitalized two-party system may be necessary.
Dates
- 1950-10-09
Creator
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Extent
6 Pages
Overview
81st (1949-1951)
Creator
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository