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Helen Gahagan Douglas Advocates for Free Enterprise and Protection of Small Businesses in Exchange Club Speech, 1944, 1944-01-01 - 1944-12-31

 Item — Box: 151, Folder: 1
Identifier: CAC_CC_014_5_151_1_0001
Helen Gahagan Douglas Advocates for Free Enterprise and Protection of Small Businesses in Exchange Club Speech, 1944, 1944-01-01 - 1944-12-31
Helen Gahagan Douglas Advocates for Free Enterprise and Protection of Small Businesses in Exchange Club Speech, 1944, 1944-01-01 - 1944-12-31

Scope and Contents

Helen Gahagan Douglas spoke about the importance of protecting small businesses and private enterprise against monopolies and unfair business practices. She discussed the economic collapse of 1929 and the importance of government intervention to stimulate production and employment. Douglas emphasized the need for government support to prevent another economic disaster and ensure a prosperous future for all Americans.

Dates

  • Creation: 1944-01-01 - 1944-12-31

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Full Extent

11 pages