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The Importance of Women's Responsibilities in The 1944 Election: A Speech By Helen Gahagan Douglas

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0016

Dates

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

Scope and Contents

In this speech, Helen Gahagan Douglas emphasizes the importance of women being thoughtful and responsible in the upcoming election. She highlights the obligation to support those fighting in the war and to work towards a world of 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 mentions the support of influential figures such as Senator Joseph H. Ball and Walter Lippmann for President Roosevelt. Douglas urges listeners to persuade their neighbors to vote for Roosevelt and a Democratic Congress.

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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