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Dougherty’s Movie Boycott

...had “no intention to recede” from his stance.[4] Dougherty also received a wide range of letters from regular people from around the country. The response was largely supportive, with both Catholics and Protestants praising him for standing up to the immorality of Hollywood. However, some believed that a full boycott

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Benedict Club: A Home Away From Home

...Hoving, President of the USO, 04/23/1941, MC78_80.8310 [5] Letter to David William from Cardinal Dougherty, 06/11/1941, MC78_80.8310 [6] Letter to David William from Msgr. McCormick, 08/08/1941, MC78_80.8310 [7] “A Report on the USO Activities in Philadelphia,” Philadelphia USO Council, 05/01/1942, MC78_80.8310 [8] The Benedict Club: A Home Away From Home,

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