Americans for Democratic Action Records, 1932-1999 Americans for Democratic Action Records, 1932-1999 Access information: Available on and off campus. Description: Americans for Democratic Action Records, 1932-1965 is a rich resource for researchers interested in 20th century progressive politics and labor organizing. Founded as the Union for Democratic Action (UDA), this organization supported liberal social, political, and economic causes. Their main activities included lobbying, organizing, research, and rallying behind political candidates and legislation, often in coordination with other progressive organizations. This article was published on 2024-08-21