An exhibit honoring the anniversary of Israeli Independence opened today at the Library of Congress. Uriel Heyd, first secretary of the Israeli Embassy, attended as representative of his government.
A large portion of the exhibit was flown from Israel to the United States. Included are rare photographs, first editions, historic documents, city and village plans, diagrams and drafts. Photographs depicting life in Israel and the processing of incoming DP’s are shown, as is an exhibit of the first minted Israeli coins and the first telegram ever sent in Hebrew.
Led by House majority leader John W. McCormack of Massachusetts, a number of Congressmen today added extension remarks to the Congressional Record, joining the dozen Representatives who yesterday rose on the House floor during a special two-hour order of business to mark the first anniversary of the establishment of Israel.
All the Congressmen expressed admiration for the Jews who reestablished their nation after so many centuries, and saw in the Jewish state a new force for ##ace and democracy in the world. Among the Congressmen who added extension remarks to the Record were: John D. Dingell, Michigan; Harry J. Davenport, Pennsylvania; Christopher McGrath, Jacob K. Javits, Emanuel Celler and Anthony F. Tauriello, all of New York Barratt O’Hara, Illinois; and Daniel J. Flood, Pennsylvania.
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