Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980

Democratic National Committee Vice-Chairman India Edwards at an unidentified event with the First Lady and First Daughter. Pictured (left to right): Mrs. George Lucky, India Edwards, First Daughter Margaret Truman, Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas, First Lady Bess W. Truman, Mrs. Esther Murray, and unidentified woman. All other individuals are unidentified.

Mrs. India Edwards, Women's Director, Democratic National Committee, (left) gives Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas (right) a hug after the Congresswoman's speech before the Democratic National Convention.

Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas of California (formerly a film actress)speaking at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Glamorous portrait of Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas (D. CA). From: Beth Gore.

Rep. Helen Gahagan Douglas (D. CA) took the troubles of every American housewife to the floor of Congress today---the high cost of living. Here she is shown carrying a basket of groceries to the floor of the House where she said the rising cost of living is anything but a mirage. From: Beth Gore.