The Legacy of St. Louis: A Reflection on History and Progress
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_23_1_0036
Dates
- April 05, 1946
- 79th (1945-1947)
Scope and Contents
The letter is addressed to Mrs. Helen Gahagan Douglas, enclosing an editorial titled ""Negro" History A Chapter II" and expressing regret for the delay. The editorial discusses the situation in Indonesia and proposes a representative government under a Governor-General for the country, offering a compromise solution between independence and continued membership in the Netherlands kingdom. The author also criticizes Russian-British power politics and urges the United States to influence Moscow and London to find a peaceful resolution in Indonesia. Additionally, the letter briefly mentions the conviction of General Masahura Homma for allowing atrocities to be committed by his troops.
Creator
Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980
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