The Un-American Activities Committee: A Threat to Democracy, 1950-01-01 - 1950-12-31
Item — Box: 172, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_172_9_0017
The Un-American Activities Committee: A Threat to Democracy, 1950-01-01 - 1950-12-31
Scope and Contents
Helen Gahagan Douglas criticizes the Un-American Activities Committee for having too much power and using it to attack innocent people. She warns that this unchecked power is leading to the creation of a new Gestapo and undermining the public's confidence in the government. She also highlights a specific instance of anti-Semitic behavior by a committee investigator.
Dates
- Creation: 1950-01-01 - 1950-12-31
Creator
- Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Full Extent
1 Pages
Abstract
81st (1949-1951)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository