The Supreme Court's Decision: A Blow Against Racial Discrimination, 1948-06-09
Item — Box: 171, Folder: 3
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0018
The Supreme Court's Decision: A Blow Against Racial Discrimination, 1948-06-09
Scope and Contents
Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas commented on the United States Supreme Court's decision in the longshoremen's overtime suits, stating that it was a blow against racial discrimination. She explained the background of the cases and criticized big business for opposing the payment of back wages to the longshoremen. Douglas also refuted claims of "overtime on overtime" and accused the business lobby of trying to weaken the Wage and Hour Act.
Dates
- Creation: 1948-06-09
Creator
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Full Extent
1 Pages
Abstract
80th (1947-1949)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository