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The Obligation of Women in The 1944 Election: War Or Peace?

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0014

Dates

  • October 29, 1944
  • 78th (1943-1945)

Scope and Contents

A speech by Helen Gahagan Douglas, given on October 29, 1944, on radio station K.P.A.S. She emphasizes the responsibility of women in the upcoming election to consider the welfare of their loved ones fighting in the war and the future generations. She argues that the election is not partisan, as both Democrats and Republicans want a world filled with hope and peace. Douglas criticizes the Republican party for not understanding the steps needed to prevent war and for opposing measures that have defended the security of the American people. She cites support for President Roosevelt from various figures, including the New York Times, Senator Joseph H. Ball, Russell W. Davenport, Walter Lippman, Donald M. Nelson, Marshall Stimson, and Bartley C. Crum. Douglas urges Americans to convince their neighbors to vote for Franklin D. Roosevelt and a Democratic Congress in the upcoming election.

Extent

4 pages

Creator

Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980

Congress 78th (1943-1945)

Policy Area Non-Specified

Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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