Collection, 1937-1939.
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National Committee for the War Referendum.
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The National Committee sought to rally support for the "Ludlow War Referendum" during the 1937-1938 Congressional session. Though unsuccessful, the Committee brought to national attention the failure of the representative form of democracy to reflect the peoples' stand on the decision to declare war. The Ludlow resolution to amend the United States Constitution was defeated by a vote of 209 to 188 in the United States House of Representatives. From the description of Collection, 1937...
Swarthmore College. Peace Collection.
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Ludlow, Louis, 1873-1950
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Louis Ludlow was born in Rush County, Ind. He was the Washington correspondent for the Indianapolis News until 1928, when he was elected to the Indiana House as representative from the 11th district. He served ten consecutive terms until his retirement in 1948. While in Washington he authored several books. From the description of Letter, 1934 May 21, Washington D.C. [to] L.C. Murr, Indianapolis, Ind. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 21667707 Journal...
