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Helen Gahagan Douglas (born Helen Mary Gahagan; November 25, 1900 – June 28, 1980) was an American actress and politician. Gahagan Douglas's acting career included success on Broadway, as a touring opera singer, and in Hollywood films. Her portrayal of the villain in She (1935) inspired the Evil Queen in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).
The 1950 United States Senate election in California was held on November 7 of that year, following a campaign characterized by accusations and name-calling.Republican Representative and future President Richard Nixon defeated Democrat Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas, after Democratic incumbent Sheridan Downey withdrew during the primary election campaign.
Center Stage: Helen Gahagan Douglas. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-506896-2. Voorhis, Jerry (1947). Confessions of a Congressman. The Country Life Press. Voorhis, Jerry (1972). The Strange Case of Richard Milhous Nixon. Popular Library. ISBN 978-0-8397-7917-9. Other sources "A step in the wrong direction". Alhambra Tribune and News ...
Helen Gahagan Douglas: 11,812 0.26 N/A Total votes 4,536,530 : 100.00 : Republican hold: Swing: Connecticut There were two elections on the same day due to the July ...
The actor was known for being an outspoken anti-fascist ever since visiting Europe in 1931 with his wife, Helen Gahagan, who served three terms as a US Congresswoman, running against Richard Nixon ...
In a letter from Senator Karl E. Mundt of South Dakota, he told Nixon that "It occurs to me that if Helen is your opponent in the fall, something of a similar nature might well be produced", in reference to The Red Record of Senator Claude Pepper and a similar Democratic primary between Manchester Boddy and Helen Gahagan Douglas. [11]
Helen Gahagan Douglas. 25. “The greatest marriages are built on teamwork. A mutual respect, a healthy dose of admiration, and a never-ending portion of love and grace.”— ...
Helen Gahagan Douglas: Actress in Broadway theatre and film: Democratic: Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 14th district (1945-1951) Democratic nominee in the 1950 United States Senate election in California: Clint Eastwood: Actor: Republican: Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea, California (1986-1988) Charles Farrell: Actor