President Eisenhower said today that "in these times, efforts on behalf of religious freedom rightly deserve the ardent support of men of good will throughout the world."
In a message addressed to the 48th annual meeting of the American Jewish Committee which opens Friday at the Hotel Roosevelt, President Eisenhower said: "I wish your group every success in your deliberations on how the deep aspiration of your faith can be furthered within the frame work of civil and religious liberty."
Vice President Nixon, in a message to the assembly, declared that "I join with you in your efforts in combatting bigotry, protecting the religious and civil rights of all people and advancing the cause of human rights throughout the world."
About 500 persons are expected to attend the three-day meeting at which the American Liberties Medallion will be presented to Judge Learned Hand for "exceptional advancement of the principle of human liberty."
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