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But morning from the Eternal Light at twenty third Street and Fifth Avenue on Madison Square Park your city station brings you the exercises commemorating the thirty fourth anniversary of the signing of the Armistice of World War one lease Armani as I held annually under the auspices of the mayor's committee and the New York County Division of the American Legion among our speakers today are the honorable events and on commentary mayor of the city of New York the honorable Robert F. Wagner Jr president of the borough of Manhattan and many other. Now let's switch to the rostrum for the Honorable Robert F. Wagner for president Haldeman happen. Fellow veterans ladies and gentlemen. We again meet here. At this sacred place to pay our respects to. Those who have made. The sacrifice and have departed from us. We meet once again in the hope that we will have peace. But as we meet here we know that throughout the world we have many troubled areas. And the hope for peace to still seems far distant. But we take courage from those who have gone before us. We take our courage from the traditions of our great country and of democracy. And we are a country which looks to the future and looks to peace and prosperity here. And I know that as we meet again we will rededicate ourselves to the principles upon which our great veterans are going to sation is founded on the principles upon which our government is founded. And we will now have the in vocation from the Reverend William when to the chaplain of the American Legion of New York County. Learn to write a lot of those play writer for our honor. But as for the living especially those in our armed services and more particularly those in the Korea. Noticed brighter for our wonderful country for all nations of the world with remote live in peace. Finally let us pray for social justice in all the world. All artists three plus I hold a name for those I servants be part of this life and I faith and love. So we beseech thee to give to us to remain grace to follow their good example and to carry on the work which they began. Brown told or that we pray that the offering of their lives may not have been made in vain that we and all of our people may hear the call to a local or living what sounds in our ears from the graves of those who died that we might live. That we might dedicate our lives are new to the work of bringing in the kingdom up on Earth. We will now have the. National anthem Astafy Spangled Banner. Rendered by Still R.S. Michelle Lena was the daughter of a Legionnaire and a member of the U.S.O. camp shelves and she's sung for the G.I.'s everywhere and whether a proud that she can be here to lead us and the Star-Spangled Banner nationally. The poor. Poor the north the on the surface. Of the earth for the poor. The sick. The poor. The poor. The earth for the the. The Earth. The book for. The. I was of us who are members of the American Legion in New York County are proud that we have. Another distinguished citizen the latest as county commander and it's my privilege now to introduce our county Commander Robert J. to scientists of New York County. Reverend pleasuring. Mayor and public Terry. General Kryten Berger you're. Going to join your. Wish guests. Ladies gentleman. And fellow but today. We are commemorating. The. First World War and we are giving thanks for the victories that your opinion and Pacific faces of World War two We remember how the men and women yes the women because the women fought and work beside them and lay down their civilian pursuits in schools offices homes in factories form a mighty. Which professional soldiers our strength on the battlefield. The supply lines which the battle front. Lay in justice of our cause because the forces of evil we believe. That our determination made us better warriors because we forgot what our minds and our hearts as well as our bodies once again we became the nation which had twice in a generation. Turning the tide of battle from disaster on so many fronts Valderrama valent been greatly weakened allies it to a glorious victory we had problems once again the miracle of transition from a nonmilitary and peace loving nation Joe way Kempley war economy Oben credibly great military strength to excite the admiration and respect of the entire world friends as well as the enemy on this November the eleventh one thousand fifty two we are now as American the memory of the dead both world wars and the Korean conflict and our hearts go out to our fighting men in color here. Barium battle your project and safeguard the American way of life we offer our heartfelt prayers for their speedy and safe return to their loved ones once the American Legion was born thirty four years ago it was the fabric of the hope of our founders that by and with the united strength of all veterans men and women who know was best done hated the both would go forth the monk the people preaching and accepting the tolls and sacrifices of war hoping and praying that the world what profit from their experiences learned a better lesson of war and thus rise for ever lasting peace unfortunately. All that the American Legion pretty good work on that of the valid being a well prepared and Strong America to ensure that peace well be maintained while on the fears and twenty four years later a more horrible and devastating conflict broke out that was felt by every man woman and child throughout the entire world for thirty four years we have observed Armistice Day and a spare of gratitude for the return of peace after a monstrous war but gratitude is no safeguard of the fall thirty four years we have failed to emphasize or do what here today separable an obvious thing that would ensure a lasting peace we seem to be guilty you have that same fault again today you know the answer as well as I hardly had a gun cease firing Hardly had I roll it dead been decently turned as a reminder of wars grim halakhah generally our war on that yet they started world war is if not and that at least in the article the causes of events since World War two guns still presents a clear cut argument that today the best protection of American peace lies only in American strength meaning got Americans fighting economic and spiritual strength however our warning went on he live. And the American people convince themselves that because new conflicts will be contrary to world affairs and human happiness they would never run a car again so they were pleasuring about their personal stuff personal affairs. They permitted that of practice establishment to be largely just manage and what was left they come naturally they failed to include draining power national security in the education of American you they allowed to just carry a to most powerful navy in the world and let the merchant marines vanish from the high seas they cut the Army the Navy the Air Force budgets and kill the armed forces were reduced to military police but Kalyan Doris Day gay and courage married to another dictator to wreck the peace of the world by banking on American weakness I'm our economic preparers So they found freedom the one powerful voice range for two decades down the half of a finding strength was that of the American Legion those veterans had lined up finally of weakness the hard way and the feel of battle and in that grand prize insurance not only for the American security but the last best hope of building up the fact of international machinery while they prevent churn of recurring wars Thank God some of the labors of the American Legion in the field of national security have gone through it would be the aim of the American Legion to see that never again for its line of defense be scrapped today in America there are traitors in our midst. Writers who seek to destroy the American way of life and places slavery and strive are to every loyal citizen of these United States the stranger you live in beneath the protection of the American flag aren't governing to speak to spread and hateful and insidious document of communism and save you wonder mind of the strong our beloved country to that group of traitors and commies are spreading the vicious propaganda that the American Legion gets born and got it will never ceases vigilance and protecting the Constitution of the United States of America I don't. Need to use every peaceful means in its power to destroy and damn spot on American as an activity American is a stronghold of Lebanese but help for Gaza and the vigilance of patriotic America America will remain the strong home till the end of time. We will. Now follow our heads for two minutes of silence in memory of the parted better. Room. I. Generally see the place. I'd like to now. Thank God County Commander Robert the saddest part his fine address here this morning and we will now hear a selection from the great New York Fire Department band which will sell Pratt. The I'm. Happy. To out. Thank you very much. It's now my happy privilege to introduce and I know he's not. My happy privilege to introduce to you a great veteran was very distinguished mayor of the city of New York the honorable Vincent M. pilot Terrence. But HELP I'M GOING TO Why did. President Wagner General Clinton biker and my combine to deserve this great tremendous honor but he fought plan a price range of the signing of the Imus this following World War One as a solemn occasion for all of us to devastate ourselves for the ideals and principles which so much had been sacrificed by so many to preserve our priceless national heritage and honoring the memory of our I'm going to watch that we join in prayer to the Almighty. That he may soon return to us are fighting men from Korea where we are joined to the United Nations and the world has first right collective effort the big back Communist aggression and secure our peace for all. Many of us here well remember the first armistice. Hearts were with hope that we had concluded the war to end all was then came this illusion much with the end of World War two We again believe that we had down forever I hate Britain greed. But lustful forces in the. Today we fight in Korea to prevent a third world war and to stop godlessness and communism from and gulping the world. The prayer for the hope of all freedom loving people whose peace may come in a time. Though the way seems faltering the times and we seem to lose patience. Hopes have not been them that such peace can come only through the United Nations which has its headquarters in our great city the towering buildings that reach skyward just north of us are symbolic of our hopes and prayers that mutual trust and understanding. Will come soon to men of goodwill the world over just one week ago today America went to the poll to choose its national leaders for the grim years ahead. All week ago. We were papas and mammas expressing our choice in the ballot box for our precious right a point charge that this sound money. There is no partisanship we America all joined in tribute to the brave who sacrificed their you their talents and their allies for the preservation of our priceless freedoms that have made. That greatest nation on earth. And McCaw might in Sunday's Grey oft times magazine reveal them bring instructs the problems that confront us as a people and a nation in the days following a national election I should like to quote briefly from them because they are so very appropriate on this ominous especially of nineteen fifty two and I quote. It was never more clear indeed that in the light of the morning after like. That are all media tests is to heal a sky. Left by a political battle that looks like child's play besides a deadly conflict that the pied the world this is the essential step God reviving the sense of community in the free world only if America is united within itself can it you it's pro force and influence the whole to gather the coalition this power people in Europe and Asia that have the will to stand up against aggression. Without our strength behind them they are in danger of falling apart and without their unity behind us we are in danger of being left make it big and alone the price the enemy. It is in dedicating ourselves to such high at the idea. Unity at home and leadership for the community of nations abroad far apre work that we can best honor I'm American as brave souls on this fight for Imus this day and such reason. With an abiding faith in God we will do Iraq pot and fourteen I'm Nations way through a realisation of the ideals for which they laid down their lives. I could write much but still may have that splendid message we will now have. Another selection by the fire department band. America. The from the from. War. During. Put out what happened. During. War during. During. During. During the guru. During. During. Her poor. War during. Prayer out. I could write very much we will now have a scripture reading by. Spanglish Rabbi Rabbi alue Michelson. Almighty God. We ask such peace. And let's face it probably children of our generation as will enable all of them to say with the Hebrew sourness of old. The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want. He make of me to lie down in green pastures He leads me beside the still water. Weary star of my soul he lead us me in the paths of right just as his name think. Of though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I Will Fear No Evil what I want with me is Iraq and I say that they comfort me. That will prepare us for they will be for me in the presence of mine enemies the annoying to my head with oil my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. And I will dwell in the homes of the Lord. Rather. Thank you very much Rabbi Michael. One of the great glee clubs in the arc is not only our police department League club who will give us two selections Well you're going to announce the selection side and. I will give up the ship and I'm good with that thank you. Yeah they found the south oh yes out out they. Get out they are out out they all get out that they. Are right balance out. They act out on Friday are a few I think I'll carry out the get out they all the best out I got out. The stuff out they fatten up and stay the fuck out of jail by the South Oh yes out of jail the ass out of a out of the way out at the fact that I am right but I doubt the the out that out of the fact they have got that like I like the staff and the. Cat the out loud they. Are. I think I don't I guess. I. Next they care as a. The stake which soldier. And I know where very proud to have him here this morning. To listen to him and to hear his tribute to our departed brothers. He is the commanding general of the first Ami here one of the great heroes of the last great war my privilege to introduce to you Lieutenant General Willis de Wittenberg. Mr Chairman Mr America Reverend Carr GA. Veterans and fellow American. Your speakers have eloquently eulogize the inspiring significance of this occasion. And as I stand before you today in the uniform of our country and maybe assume that I am expected to talk of our national security. On this occasion hallowed as it is by our poignant memories of great victories nothing last would be appropriate for. Those veterans of World War one o four the unforgettable campaigns of fan mail. And most are gone. Those veterans of World War two who have trod the beaches of Normandy the frozen our downs the banks of the Rhine Sicily the Pacific island of the wood Gina in the jungle for Waddle pronoun. And now those only returned recently from Korea. Have just observe the traditional two minutes of silence in memory of the patriots who gave their lives in those battles. Their silence have likewise been observed in all foreign land where our American armed forces are now station except for that mountain of financial and north eastern Asia. On the momentous battlefield of Korea there is no silence. I would like to remind all Americans that those men who are at this very moment sacrificing their lives in Korea as well as our honored dead of wars past Seoul that an aggressor invasion could be localized and kept far away from our own cities in those of the Empire Western world. Those men should be remembered not only on November eleventh but on each of the years three hundred sixty five day. All we have inspiring ceremonies to commemorate this occasion. Our soldiers in Korea can hardly have time to be concerned about parades and military ceremonies. Ruffles and Flourishes are lost upon the harassed front line dull boy who is even now crawling up the jagged bloody slopes of Korea's mountain. With a human city of fanatically attacking folds facing him in hand to hand combat. During every step of the way up those peaks are fighting a man have not the time nor the mind for such ceremonial amenities. When the fury of battle has temporarily diminished on our embattled soldier has a chance to observe his surroundings he may well ask himself the question do people at home really know what is happening over here. Now as a soldier who has served under the colors for never had half a century I realize only too well that you with sons brothers and husbands are well aware of the Korean dangers and such as a job. But to other Americans whose loved ones may not currently be involved directly in a far away conflict. And as of October which has cost us nineteen thousand Americans killed in action eighty thousand wounded and twelve thousand still missing I deem it fitting on this occasion to urge you to take a moment from your every day danger free routines your hours of pleasant living not only to think of that worry never comfortable an almost always heroic combat soldier but to pray for him as well. As the mayor has so aptly sad it is true that the fulfillment of the hope of that first Armistice Day thirty four years ago a justifiable hope for peace and security has not been realized in the succeeding interim of time. That inspiring hope for International Peace and an enduring security saw prevalent on that first Armistice Day has turned out so far to be a memorize. Dry sense pieces been snatched from the millions who think it's all fervently. Disillusionment has inevitably followed in the wake of another world war and now the fighting in Korea. But we Americans do not despair. All of the victory that had a blast our arms on the battlefield has not brought us relief from the pensions of international strife the day we review the solemn obligation to our heroic dad never to seize our relentless struggle for that peace that understanding that decency which finally will prevail. And today the eyes of the free world are focused hopefully on the United States let us not fail they like to see our leadership strong vital and decisive and we can make a justice when we give it the national support that it requires and as Americans see our moral strength our physical courage our material resources and the wisdom of our leadership have never failed to overcome the obstacles with which we have been face. There for our nation all reflections on this occasion brighter than they were in one thousand eight hundred fifty and fifty one. Are almost certain to lead our thoughts to a contemplation of happier more peaceful time. How best to obtain the security and peace for which mankind everywhere is praying on questionably constitute the most important problem of the day. And what an inspiring era in the world's history it would be if people everywhere could be blessed with the assuring peace and understanding which they crave. To reach this goal International Peace must be mutually desired by all nations. However two years ago the free world was alerted to the fact that we are facing and it has been perfectly obvious sense than that the threat to this desire for peace was real and as a result it is our firm conviction that this certainly is no time for the United States to drop its guard. With reference to the future the apathy of some segments of public opinion resulting from their frequent abends floor warfares as a source of concern to those who feel that a position of military strength in the United States is the most effective deterrent to another major conflict. The events policy of the United States then cannot be based entirely upon our armed forces in being but instead upon our military potential our civilian reserves backed by our incomparable industry. With reference to the Spanx. All many of us do not believe that World War three an evitable and I am one Nevertheless all of us have learned by experience that it is not enough just to hope for peace. And stabbed like freedom peace is a cherished objective or which we must constantly plan and for which we must even fight when necessary. And preparing for peace and planning for it the United States must be strong. It is only from a position of strength that we are able to face an uncertain future with confidence the voice of the week is not always heard. It would then be optimistic indeed if we were to hope again this past year Spanx by any vacillation toward our nation of security. The American Way visualizer this posture. As one not only of military industrial and financial strength but also one of spiritual greatness and moral courage. The maintenance of this provision of my full strength and his devotion to the ennobling ideal for mankind would seem to be the challenge of the day to those of us gathered here on this historic occasion. Once again we are confronted with the realization that. National security is not a commodity that can be snapped up hurriedly at a bargain counter in an emergency. As a matter of fact it might be well it is time to remind ourselves that all of this emphasis on the military is not wholly designed to make us strong enough to win any possible world war three. But before that it is contemplated two souls strengthen our national position have to prevent another international conflict. And sharp front we are striving far in. This morning on our reverence of mingled with high hopes we pause in our daily tasks to pay tribute to those fighting manholes sleeps all silently both know not and unknown beseeching that this world of ours be blessed with the Fine Guidance. And solemn like commemorating our honored living and that let our faith in them continue unshakable. Supported by our firm resolve that they will be provided with the best technological tools procurable play well not will say thank you. Thank you General Clinton by God for that splendid message will no doubt have another selection by the New York Fire Department bad. Thanks. Thank you very much at this time I'd like to call on a distinguished veteran judge very Simmonds to went to do this a number of the eight. Outstanding people here on the platform particularly representatives have many of the facts and saw him as a saint in the city at seven. All representing. The judiciary. A. I distinguished judge. Federal judge of the United States Customs part i love of a time that the honorable parfait rare. And they had. A Japanese coming. Out of the continental rare command of the United States. Are on the farm where they're going to hear General Robert E. Condor. From on top. 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Department for many man. And I joined from hydrants my head German. Really. We now come to the. Highlight of the. Fine ceremonies with the salutations in memoriam and the placing of the Reeve and as the various organizations step forward I would read the names of the augmentations and those who will place the reasons. First is the American Gold Star Mothers Department of New York Mrs Josephine Holmes the department president. The next is the American Gold Star Mothers Manhattan Chapter Mrs Evelyn Wagner past present. Ladies and gentlemen for those of you who might have just joined us in the last few minutes so I will go to the station is bringing you a description of the Armistice Day ceremonies from the Eternal Light at twenty third Street and Fifth Avenue in Madison Square. This. Gathering here has been underway since ten forty five this morning the annual ceremony is next under the auspices of the American Legion However this year this ceremony actually is in two parts because after the ceremonies are completed here at the Eternal Light a second section of the parade which came down Fifth Avenue earlier will continue on down Fifth Avenue. And stopped at Union Square rather that one of the Foreign Wars will hold a ceremony there at the V.F.W. memorial at the moment our master of ceremonies for this occasionally Honorable Robert F. Wagner Jr president of Manhattan is reading off a list of all the organizations represented here today and as a dream is read off a representative of that organization places a wreath on this monument here the Eternal Light at Avenue and Twenty third Street in Manhattan now back to by our President Wagner. Next the American Red Cross Miss Marie Howe and. Next the Grand Isle me of the Republic. We have. The grandson of Captain Isaac Julius Isaacs who will lay the wreath for the Grand Army of the Republic. Next to the United Spanish while Veterans Department of. Mr A.J. Swenson man. Next the United Spanish while veterans County Command then Alexander the levee. Next the Veterans of Foreign was Commander Donald Ferguson the county. The Sable the American veterans John Jay to Sharon a chief of staff. Jewish while veterans command a medal am Rosenberg. Catholic while veterans command a giant a back and. Military audit of the Purple Heart commander Jonty Mullen. Father DUTHIE chapter Rainbow Division veterans Robert E. Myers president. The Army and Navy Union USA New York out of the ship moment at wealthy. Masonic was Veterans Day Out State Command General Robert W. O. Caldwell. Redish while veterans sides in John Williams. The Free French while veterans post number one they are madam president will play the race. Better ration of Francoise that the adults at Peterhead play out. From. The Canadian Legion of New York a man that Edward married. The Belgian while battling mice command that size he's out. All sides city of Najaf the tenant Colonel Jay while it's really common that. The American Legion Auxiliary new yacht carries this is Mary Robinson Cham of. The society of body and they want to number seven NEW YORK Sept The gal jives my single. Jane a down outpost on the three body problem Merican Legion a man that married man again around. The John want to make a post on both sides thirteen American Legion Amanda said What the hell a. The American Legion New York County past Commander how the Commander Edward expat in. The state of New York brigadier general route every turn. City of the yard the honorable Vincent are empowered tearing. Our rural. Poor the. Poor. Poor. The poor. When they get. One at the moment but our President Wagner is waiting for the photographers to take pictures of this wonderful flawless. Play here at the base of the eternal light at the battle Square Park and in just a few moments we are I believe to be closed the ceremony here with a benediction and the BE A volley by it had been from the US Army at four J. Now back to our present like there are a lot of senior Francis stopped to watch. In the name of the Father and of the signing of the Holy Ghost a man Almighty God of heaven and creator Redeemer and Sanctifier of man we employed by blessing upon all here assembled to rejoice and to render thanks to being on this day marking the thirty fourth anniversary of the end of the tragic wall. Even though our land is even now not at peace and even though the memory of a still greater and still more tragic war is pressing upon us nevertheless we come before the with grateful heart for this remembrance of Armistice Day thirty four years ago and we ask the to bless especially the heroic victims of the First World War and those who have gone to be and those who still suffer from their rooms. For the last sacrifices we bought our heads in reverent gratitude today and prayed to the star panel on a deadly refreshment light a lever lasting peace and upon the living wounded by comfort and consolation bless us all and our families and homes bless our city and our nation all heavenly Father by thy grace make America truly great great not only in the might of her defensive powers not only in the vastness of her wealth but great in spirit great in the upright living by obedience to the eye commandments and thus justify her leadership of all nations into the pathway of abiding peace we ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord who with the in the Holy Spirit live in the reigning world without end amen. Thank you very much one senior was for that beautiful prayer. With depreciation to general cutting back away will now have the. Violated you know US Army for Cheney are. Capsule played by the by Mr Albert Blum the county builder of New York County American Legion then US bugler from Fort Jay This concludes the ceremonies and thank you very very much. Ladies and gentlemen from the Eternal Light in Madison Square Park your city station has brought you to the annual Armistice Day is there Omani is sponsored by the mayor's committee and the New York County Division of the American Legion today its big yours included Mayor Vincent R. in college Jerry when Abu Baraa president Robert F. Wagner Jr Robert J. to thank this commander of the New York county of the American Legion and within a general was quite an bugger commanding general of the United States first Army at Fort James music was supplied by the fire department band under George and Ringo and the police department Glee Club directed by Sergeant Edward Del M This is another public service feature off your study station we return you now to our studios in the municipal building this is a municipal Broadcasting System.