Defending Democracy: A Call to Action by Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas, 1950-08-18

Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas gave a speech at the National Convention of the International Oil Workers of America in Long Beach, California in 1950, discussing the importance of the United States' involvement in the Korean War. She criticized propaganda from both the extreme left and extreme right, highlighting the need for unity in resisting communism. Douglas also criticized Republican politicians, including Richard Nixon, for their voting record on aid to Korea, accusing them of putting political gain above national security.