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Commission io Arrange National CelEbration in 1232 of His Birth *

« -’ By JOHN DICKINSON SHERMAN.

|EORGE WASHINGTON, the “Father j of His Country”—the United States fl Os America, the richest, most power--11 ful and most prosperous nation of I eurth—was born February J February 22. 1932, will therefore be R the two hundredth anniversary of his J birth. That year is to see a bi-

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i centennial celebration of his birth the like of which history has never seen in honor of a human being. Congress has created the United States Commission for the Celebration of the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of George Wellington. President Calvin Coolidge is ex-officio chairman of this commission and thus briefly outlines the purpose of the celebration and suggests its scope: / “The two hundredth anniversary of Geperal Washington's birth will be an occasion of such significance, not onl.y to our, own country but to the entire world, that it Is manifestly fitting that the American nation should appropriately observe it. “But beyond this it Is felt that as the life, the career and the achievements of Washington belong not to a single nation, but, t<> all humanify. It is proper that the nation founded under bls leadership should Invite all other nations and peoples to Join it ih the observance of this anniversary. The character and the efforts of Washington have made an impression upon the whole, world, so profound as to have affected the very course of history and to have touched the lives of all who today live In thia world. “We cannot doubt that the Influence of Washington's example, the leadership whlch he gave in behalf of liberal institutions and mankind's advancement have been among the g fee* lions conferred upon the race. He ranks and will always rank among the foremost of those who were providentially designated to perform great •nd lasting services. "Every consideration of national pride tn him as an American, of gratitude for the distinctions which be brought to us as a people, and of satisfaction in the universal recognition which has been freely rendered to his name and memory, dictates that this nation should take the lead tn such a proper acknowledgement as will make the approaching bi centennial an occasion of universal Inspiration. “Asdt was the fortune of America to give such • chafijicter to the world, so it is the obligation of Amertea to insure that all men shall be invited •nd encouraged to consider his noble example and to benefit Increasingly through a better understanding of toe ideals which animated hts life. Tor the it is impossible more specifically to suggest tSe~lTwppges and character of the commemoration which is proposed to arrange. The commission will tn due time take proper measures to enlist the Interest of the nations In the observance of this inspiring anniversary " The United States Commission for the Celebration of the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of George Washington was established by Joint resolution of the Sixty-eighth congress <B. J. Res 83) which provides fbr a membership of nineteen commissioners and for other things as follows: Th* President of th* Vol ted States. presiding officer of th* senate and the speaker of the house of representatives. ex-officio: eight persons to be ‘appointed by the President of the United States; . four senators by the president pro tempore of the senate: and four representatives by the speaker of the house of representatives. The commissioners shall serve without compensation and shall select a chairman from among their number. Section 1. That there is hereby authorised to be appropriated out of any, money In the treasury not otherwise appropriated the sum of I IS, SOO to be expended by the commission tn accordance with the provisions of this resolution. Section a. That It shall be the duty of the com-, ■missloner*. after promulgating to the American (people an address relative to the reason of its creaitlon and of Its purpose, to prepare a plea or plana and a program for the signalialng of the event, to 'oommemorate which they are brought Into being; and to give due and proper consideration to any plan or plans which may be submitted to them; and to take such steps as may be nseeseary tn the co-ordination and correlation of plans prepared by state commissions, or by bodies created under appointment by the governors of the respective states and by representative civic bodies; and if the participation of other nations tn the commemoration be deemed advisable, to communicate with governments of such nations Section *. That when the commission shall have approved of a plan of celebration, then it shall aubmit for their consideration and approval such 'plan er plans, in so far as it or they may relate to the fine aria, to the commission on fine arts, in

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Washington, for thetr approval. an<J in accordance with statutory requirements. Section S. That ths commission, after selecting a chairman and a vice chairman from among their members, may employ a secretary and such other assistants as may be needed for clerical work connected with the duties of the commission and may also engage the services of expert advisors; and may fix their respective compensations within the amount appropriated for such purposes. •■ --■ • • .. • . • • • Section I. That the commission hereby created shall expire within two years after the expiration of the' celebration. December 31. 1933. President Coolidge heads the ex officio commissioners and is chairman of the coufndssion. Vice President Charles G. Dawes, as president of the sei ate, comes next. Third comes the speaker of the house. Nicholas Longworth. Former Senator Thomas Sterling of South Dakota is field secretary. WlUiatn Tyler Page of Maryland, clerk of the house, is executive secretary and disbursing officer. The eight members appointed by President Coolidge under the resolution were: Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook of Pennsylvania, president general of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution; Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman of Colorado, president of the General Federation of Womens Cubs; Henry Ford of Michigan; Hanford MacNlder of lowa, former commander of the American Legion and now assistant secretary of war; r C. Bascom Slemp of Washington. D. C,; ' A. Lawrence Lowell, president of Harvard university ; Edward B. Piper, Portland, Ore.; Frank A. Munsey of New York city; Mr. Munsey, the noted publisher, has recently died. In the current Congressional Directory the name of A. Lawrence Lowell is replaced by that of Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart of Harvard university. The commbwionera appointed by the president pro tempore of the senate were: Senator Simeon D. Feas of Ohio (vice chairmap) : Senator Selden F. Spencer of Missouri (deceased) ; Senator Carter Glass of Virginia; Senator Thomas F. Bayard of Delaware. The commissioners appointed by the shaker of the house were: Representative WBlis C. Hawley of Oregon; Representative John Q. TUaon of Connecticut; Representative John N. Garner of Texas ; Representative Joseph W. Byrns of Tr-inrants. Columns could be written on this commission. Ito makeup presents a worth-while cross-section of Twentieth century American life and civilization. President Cooiidfe. who heads it. has an enviable reputation as a student of American history and his addreao on George Washington last year at Cambridge on the one hundred fiftieth anniversary of Washington’s taking command of the Continental army la a classic. Moreover, the President Is an eighth-generation American. John Coolidge, his first American ancestor was at Watertown. Masa, in IC3O with the first of the Puritans; Vice President Dawes enjoys world wide fame. In the World war be won his spurs by hls efficiency in handling A. K. F. affairs in France. Thia was followed by the successful working of the Dawes plan of reparation under which Germany Is now working out her economic rehabilitation. At home his persistent campaign to reform the United States senate rules by dotting off unlimited debate keeps him in the political limelight. And be, too, is of old-time American ancestry. ' As to Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook and the i

These things in themselves would have takeu all the living time, and certainly all the energy, of most great men; but Washington found time to be renowned as an athlete, a sportsman and a social leader. He wwa likewise. an energetic and capable executive of his own estate and shouldered the responsibilities of nwuy i

relatives and friends less fortunate than himself. That famous summary of him, “First In war, first In peace, first In the hearts of his countrymen,** ia no myth. First Called Him “Father" The Masons of Prince George's Lodge, No. Ifi (Modern). Georgetown. S. Q, addressed Washington thus: “At a time when an men are emulous to approach you to express the lively sensations you inspire as the , Father of <Mir Country- • ♦ ••

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Daughters of the American Revolution—why, every good American knows of the “Fighting Daughters” 4 The General Federation of Women's Clubs is undoubtedly the most powerful organization in the United States, with the exception of the two major political parties. It is non-political. nonsectarian and patriotic. Its charter is by act of congress and its membership is about 3.000,000. Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman. Its president. Is an eighth-generation American. Her first American ancestor, John Whitney, was at. Watertown, Mass., with John Coolidge and with Rev. John Shermah, her husband’s first American ancestor, Henry Ford may have said that “history is bunk,” but he probably did not mean American history, inasmuch as he is restoring the Wayside inn at Sudbury. Mass., and trying to bring back the old-time American dances. And his own history reads like a fairy tale. Senator Fess has been professor ot history and college president. Senator Bayard’s father, his grandfather, his great-grandfather and his greatuncle have all been I’. S. senators frbm Delaware. Speaker Longworth is the son-in-law of Theodore Roosevelt and one of the most efficient and popular men in the house. Representative Tilson is majority leader of the house and a SpanishAmerican war veteran. Representatives Garner, Hawlay and Byrns are .“native sons” of their respective states. Edgar B. Piper is the Portland Oregonian editor. And so on. The group photograph was taken at the White House on the occasion of the first meeting of the commission. The figures, left to right, front row; Senator Selden P. Spencer (deceased). Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, Ptesident Coolidge. Mrs. John Dickinson Sherman. Senator Simeon D. Fess (vice chairman); second row. Frederick H. Gillett (then . speaker of the house and now senator from Massa-1 ehusetts). Representative John Q. Tilson. Repre- : tentative Willis C. Hawley ; top row. Frank Munsey (deceased). Representative Joseph W. Byrns, Senator Thomas F. Bayard, Senator Carter Glass I •nd Hanford MacNlder. The parchment commission received by the * members of the commission is a document that should be handed down with pride to future generations. It bears the signatures of President Calvin Coolidge and Secretary of State Charles : E. Hughes and the Seal of the United States and j runs as follows: CALVIN COOLIDGE Preaident of the United States* of America To all who shall see these Presents, Greeting: KNOW YE. That reposing special -trust and con i fidence in the Integrity and Ability of •I do appoint a Member of the United States commission forth« Celebration of the Two Hundredth Anniversary ol the Birth of George Washington and do authorlM and empower to execute and fuitll tht duties of this commission with all .the powers and privileges thereunto of right appertaining during the pleasure of the President of the United Statei for the time being. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF. I have caused Um S*el of the United States to be hereunto affixed. DONE at the City of Washing, ton, this Thirty-first day ol ’ January, in the year of out zorc.iT » Lord one thousand nine hunts EAU deed and twenty-five, and es the Independence of th| United States of America th* one hundred and forty-ninth _ .. . CALVIN COOLIDGE. By the President CHARLES E, HUGHES. Secretary of State The commission is at work and already many 1 suggestions have been received frvm -arioui " sources. It seems practically settled already thal ! tb Tr T lll fc* a really comprehenaiva ? collection of historical data cocverning Washta® l ton aou hls times. w • Ifi

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1 serene hearths, lisping comfortable prayers morning and evening, and so mutter continually to yourselves, • “Peace, peace.** when there Is no : peace; but only captivity and death 1 for you as well as for those you leave l unsaved: and yours darker than theirs. 1 —Ruskin. , Kansas has more forest trees today 1 than when the state was founded. By means of a new air service one may travel from Lyons, France, so Budapest in hours. >' ■