Negro Heroism Praised by Calif. Lawmaker, 1946-01-31, Whole
Item — Box: 22, Folder: 9
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_2.2_22_9_0048
Negro Heroism Praised by Calif. Lawmaker, 1946-01-31
Scope and Contents
The Philadelphia Tribune sent a detailed and documented story of Negro heroism in World War II to newspapers, praising the courage and devotion of African-American soldiers and sailors. Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglass highlighted the achievements of individual units and individuals in various theaters of the war, dispelling false statements made about the war record of American Negroes. The story was published in the Congressional Record as a contribution to Negro History Week.
Dates
- Creation: 1946-01-31
- Creation: Whole
Creator
- From the Collection: Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English
Full Extent
From the Collection: 110.13 Linear Feet (219 containers)
Abstract
79th (1945-1947)
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository