Negro Heroism Praised by Calif. Lawmaker, 1946-01-31
Item — Box: 22, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0048
Negro Heroism Praised by Calif. Lawmaker, 1946-01-31
The Philadelphia Tribune sent a detailed and documented story of Negro heroism in World War II to newspapers, praising the courage and devotion of African-American soldiers and sailors. Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglass highlighted the achievements of individual units and individuals in various theaters of the war, dispelling false statements made about the war record of American Negroes. The story was published in the Congressional Record as a contribution to Negro History Week.
Dates
- 1946-01-31
- Whole
Language of Materials
English
Extent
From the Collection: 110.13 Linear Feet (219 containers)
Overview
79th (1945-1947)
Creator
- From the Collection: Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository