Unfinished Business: The Urgency of Federal Anti-Lynching Legislation, 1946-08-02

Helen Gahagan Douglas, a member of the House of Representatives, speaks out against recent acts of violence and lynchings against African Americans. She criticizes the lack of action by Congress to pass anti-lynching legislation and calls for federal laws to address these crimes. Douglas praises the efforts of the Attorney General and the President in responding to the lynchings, but emphasizes the need for federal intervention due to the limitations of state authorities. She highlights the importance of passing federal anti-lynching legislation to hold perpetrators accountable and prevent future acts of violence.