The Battle for OPA: Correspondence on Price Control
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0050
Dates
- May 01, 1946
- 79th (1945-1947)
Scope and Contents
The first letter is from Helen Gahagan Douglas expressing support for the Office of Price Administration (OPA) and promising to fight for its extension. The second letter is from Jules M. Lieberthal urging Douglas to oppose any legislation that would abolish price controls and expressing concern about the potential consequences of inflation. Both letters emphasize the importance of government representatives acting in the best interests of the people.
Creator
Non-specified
Congress 79th (1945-1947)
Policy Area African Americans; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.
Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
Congress 79th (1945-1947)
Policy Area African Americans; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.
Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
Source
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository