Harry S. Truman (1884-1972)
Radio Address on Democratic Women's Day (27.09.1949)
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1. After listening to and/or reading the Democratic Women's Day Address, what were you
able to tell about the role of women in American society in 1949 that is different from today?
Do you detect any similarities? Write a paragraph to explain your thoughts.
2. President Truman commented in his speech that some people say "that measures for the
general welfare are merely Federal handouts to selfish or incompetent people". He disagrees as
is shown by the legislation that he proposed be passed by the 81st Congress. Do you agree with
the president or with his critics?
Write a statement to define your stand on Truman's general welfare program.
3. Imagine that you are a speechwriter for the Republican National Party looking ahead to the next presidential race. You are well aware that your party will need the support of women to win the White House in 1952. Prepare a reply to President Truman's Democractic Women's Day Address that is designed to sway the vote of women in favor of republican candidates in local, state, and national elections.
Further Research:
Research what happened to Truman's legislation proposals during the 81st Congressional
Session. For example, what did Congress do about social security benefits? increasing the
minimum wage? appropriating more federal monies for education?
able to tell about the role of women in American society in 1949 that is different from today?
Do you detect any similarities? Write a paragraph to explain your thoughts.
2. President Truman commented in his speech that some people say "that measures for the
general welfare are merely Federal handouts to selfish or incompetent people". He disagrees as
is shown by the legislation that he proposed be passed by the 81st Congress. Do you agree with
the president or with his critics?
Write a statement to define your stand on Truman's general welfare program.
3. Imagine that you are a speechwriter for the Republican National Party looking ahead to the next presidential race. You are well aware that your party will need the support of women to win the White House in 1952. Prepare a reply to President Truman's Democractic Women's Day Address that is designed to sway the vote of women in favor of republican candidates in local, state, and national elections.
Further Research:
Research what happened to Truman's legislation proposals during the 81st Congressional
Session. For example, what did Congress do about social security benefits? increasing the
minimum wage? appropriating more federal monies for education?
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