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Gratitude for Advocacy: A Letter to Rep Helen Gahagan Douglas

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0039

Dates

  • 79th (1945-1947)

Scope and Contents

The letter is a message of gratitude to Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas for recording the story of the contributions of African American soldiers in the recent conflict. The writer expresses concern about the mistreatment of minority groups, particularly African Americans, by white Americans and urges for justice for all. The writer also agrees with Representative Douglas's views on providing a loan to Britain. The letter ends with well wishes for Representative Douglas.

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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