Dougherty’s Movie Boycott
...of American agreed to stronger self-censorship and created the Production Code Administration, headed by Catholic layman, Joseph Breen.[9] Another effect of the boycott was the growth in power of the Legion of Decency, a Catholic organization which reviewed and rated movies (the history of the Legion will be explored more
Victory Mass
...message of support for the Allied forces and categorically condemning Nazi Germany even more impact as it had global influence.[7] During the speech, Dougherty declared that “should we lose the war… [the country] will be pounced upon by vultures, which will devour it to the bone.”[8] He continued stating that
Catholic Newspapers in Philadelphia
...er 28, 1951. The records are indexed and keyword searchable. The search is free; however, to view the records a subscription to Findmypast is required. Issues published between 1833 and 1844 as well as October 1944 and March 1968 can be found for free at the Catholic News Archive. The
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...dmypast.com. The records are indexed and keyword searchable. The search is free; however, to view the records a subscription to Findmypast is required. Back to top Q: What is a finding aid? A: A finding aid is a description of an archival collection, usually containing a history of the person