President Eisenhower today expressed his regrets at being unable to attend the British triennial convention now taking place here. At the same time he sent a message of greetings to the convention lauding the British activities.
"It was my privilege a few years ago, as Army Chief of Staff, to award to the British the first citation given by the Army to any civilian agency for patriotic service during World War II, " the President said in his message. "Today, as I follow the tradition of every American President since William Howard Taft, I am glad to express my appreciation for British achievements in promoting cooperation and good will among Americans of all races and creeds.
"One great source of America’s strength and honor in the family of nations has been its unmatched success in evoking the loyalties and utilizing the energies of all its people, without discriminating among races, creeds, or national origins. This triumph has followed from the devoutly cherished ideal in the American heritage that all men are creatures of God, each endowed with inviolable dignity.
"I know that men and women of British who have so consistently fought for the freedom and equality of all Americans, will continue to work unselfishly for the fulfillment of those great principles, " the President concluded.
About 150 members of the British Women’s Supreme Council were received today at the White House by Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower. Mrs. Albert Woldman, of Cleveland, was elected president of the Council which has 125,000 women members.
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