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Wallace, Henry A. (Henry Agard), 1888-1965

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1888-10-07 - 1965-11-18

Biography

American politician, journalist, and farmer. Served as the 11th U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under the Truman administration; the 33rd vice president of the United States; and the 10th U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Wallace helped establish the left-wing Progressive Party in which he ran as the presidential candidate in 1948.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Three Names for Fascists, 1948

 Item
Identifier: 2006.003.1.2.66
Scope and Contents

"I speak of only one source of shame to decent Americans who want their country to be admired by the world. I mean the group of bigots known as the Dies Committee--then the Rankin Committee, and now the Thomas Committee--THREE NAMES FOR FASCISTS, the world over to roll on their tongues with pride." Henry A. Wallace.

Dates: Publication: 1948

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