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Acknowledgment of American Negro Soldiers' Contributions in WWII and Call for Fair Employment Practices

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0019

Dates

  • January 25, 1946
  • 79th (1945-1947)

Scope and Contents

The letter is addressed to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas, a U.S. House Representative, praising her speech on the war record of American Negro Soldiers. The writer expresses gratitude for recognizing the contributions of black soldiers and urges continued support for a bill for a permanent Fair Employment Practices Committee to ensure equal opportunities for all citizens.

Creator

Non-specified

Congress 79th (1945-1947)

Policy Area African Americans; Constituent Correspondence; Democratic Party U.S.

Tribal Affiliation Non-specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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