Bernard M. Baruch, the international banker, who was chairman of the War Industries Board, delivered the principal address at the Johns Hopkins University’s fifty-seventh annual commemoration day exercises at which he received an honorary doctor of laws degree.
Dr. Jacob H. Hollander, professor of political economy at Johns Hopkins, nominated Mr. Baruch for the honor.
After citing the various important posts Mr. Baruch has held, Dr. Hollander said:
“Bearer of an honored name, scion of an ancient race, outstanding in affairs, wise in public office—he has joined an unswerving patriotism with a vision of world betterment. He has been the counselor of statesmen. He has fashioned grave policies. His work has won regard in many lands. Tested in stress, devoted in loyalties, fruitful in proposal, fearless in advocacy—he has shown the virtue and performance of fine citizenship.”
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